2026 entitlement determination
The number of members of the house of Representatives to be chosen in each state and territory was determined on Thursday 23 July 2026.
The populations and calculations underlying the determination can be found in the 2026 Notification of Determination. The AEC website also contains further information on the steps involved in the entitlement process.
|
State/Territory |
Number of members of the House of Representatives to be chosen |
|---|---|
| New South Wales | 46 |
| Victoria | 38 |
| Queensland | 30 |
| Western Australia | 16 |
| South Australia | 10 |
| Tasmania1 | 5 |
| Australian Capital Territory2 | 3 |
| Northern Territory3 | 2 |
| Norfolk Island | 0 |
| The Territory of Cocos (Keeling) Islands | 0 |
| The Territory of Christmas Island | 0 |
| Australian Antarctic Territory | 0 |
| Territory of Heard Island and McDonald Islands | 0 |
| Coral Sea Islands Territory | 0 |
| Territory of Ashmore and Cartier Islands | 0 |
| TOTAL | 150 |
1 Tasmania is guaranteed a minimum of five members under section 24 of the Constitution.
2 For the purposes of Part III of the Electoral Act the Jervis Bay territory is taken to be part of the ACT. Under sub-section 48(2BA) of the Electoral Act, Norfolk Island is taken for the purposes of this determination to be part of the ACT because it lacks sufficient population to qualify for representation in its own right.
3 Under sub-section 48(2C) of the Electoral Act, the territories of Cocos (Keeling) Islands and Christmas Island are taken for the purposes of this determination to be part of the Northern Territory because they lack sufficient population to qualify for representation in their own right.