New electoral divisions in ACT came into effect from 13 July 2018.
When do the new electoral divisions apply?
Do I need to do anything to change my electoral division?
How long will the new electoral divisions apply?
On which electoral divisions would a by-election be contested?
How do I find out if my electoral division has changed?
Do I need to know my electoral division to enrol or update my enrolment details?
Where can I find information about the new electoral divisions?
Where can I find information about the electoral divisions which applied at the 2016 election?
Members of the House of Representatives will not represent the new electoral divisions until after the next general election. The member who was elected at the previous general election or by-election, in the electoral division you voted in at that time, is still your local member.
While the names and new boundaries of electoral divisions will be in place from 13 July 2018, elections will not be contested on these new electoral divisions until a writ is issued for a general election following the expiry or dissolution of the House of Representatives.
notify you that your electoral division has changed.
The new electoral divisions will apply until the determination of the next redistribution in the ACT. If the ACT’s entitlement remains at 3 members of the House of Representatives, it will likely be seven years until the next federal redistribution. See: When is the next redistribution of my state or territory due?
By-elections are conducted using the electoral divisions which existed prior to the determination of the redistribution.
You can check your enrolment online. For privacy reasons, your electoral enrolment will only be confirmed if the details you enter are an exact match to your details on the electoral roll.
Alternatively, you can contact the AEC.
No, all you need to do is provide the details of your residential address and the AEC will tell you which electoral division you are enrolled for. You can enrol online or pick up an enrolment form at any AEC office or Australia Post outlet.
Maps and descriptions of the new electoral divisions are now available. Geospatial data is also now available.
Maps and descriptions of previous electoral divisions are available for your information.