Electoral boundaries for queensland, march 2018, esri shapefile. Queensland is currently divided into 93 state electorates. Interim report of the electoral boundaries commission of the province of alberta, 199192. The electoral boundaries electoral boundaries commission. An electoral boundary is a geographically defined area, frequently referred to as a division, ward or council at the local government level, or a district or electorate at the state government level. The election district boundaries commission edbc of sa carries out redistributions of the boundaries of the states house of assembly electoral districts.
Therefore it is my perceived view as electoral commissioner that. Review of electoral boundaries australian electoral commission. Publications and reports elections and boundaries commission. Redistribution of the federal electoral districts elections. Fact sheet 9 offences and penalties for candidates and councillors pdf 0. Report of the electoral districts boundaries commission. For higher resolution maps for individual regions and districts, see 2015 final boundaries. As people move around queensland, the electoral districts need to change to make voting fair.
The commission also establishes the boundaries of belizes electoral divisions. With a little more than a year until the next south australia election, we take a look at what ramifications the dispute over new state electoral boundaries could have on the 2018 poll. Our website has information about enrolment, voting, electoral boundaries, and parties and candidates in. A distribution of the states electoral boundaries occurs approximately 18 months after a state election, in accordance with the electoral act 1907. This order may be cited as the elections and boundaries commission local government and tobago house of assembly order, 20. Rules national electoral boundaries commission national. A credible electoral management body committed to strengthening democracy. The queensland redistribution commission makes these changes. Independent electoral and boundaries commission 5 issue 1 no. Written descriptions of the boundary for each electoral division will be published on this page following tabling of the augmented electoral commission s report in the federal parliament. Electoral laws elections and boundaries commission. You can read the full determination on the electoral commission of queensland s website, which also has a suite of maps. However, the enduring claims by the national super alliance nasa coalition.
Report of the electoral districts boundaries commission 1976. The belize elections and boundaries commission is the primary electoral body in belize. Iebc independent electoral and boundaries commission. In accordance with section 42 of the electoral boundaries and representation act, with the commissions mandate, having been completed, it is now dissolved.
Queensland s local government election day is in 33 days. It is highly likely these changes will be implemented without alteration. The next redistribution process will begin with receipt of the 2021 decennial census return. Electoral districts about queensland and its government. An act of parliament to make provision for the appointment and effective operation of the independent electoral and boundaries commission. Interim report of the electoral boundaries commission of. The electoral commission of south australia conducts state and council elections. The 2008 state electoral boundaries are now replaced by the 2017 boundaries upon issue of the writ for the 201718 state general election on 29102017. The boundaries of the electoral districts comprising the electoral areas mentioned in the first schedule to the act are as defined in the schedule to this order. At a state election, electors in each district vote for one candidate to represent them. The ebc was formed in 1978 to oversee belizean elections according to the representation of the people act. The august 8th 2017 presidential election was concluded and the outcome published several months ago. Candidate requirements electoral commission of queensland.
Electoral boundaries are primarily designed around the number of voters living within them. Each electoral district is represented by one member of the legislative assembly mla. These boundaries divide the state into areas for state electoral purposes. Independent electoral and boundaries commissioniebc. The vision of the elections and boundaries commission of swaziland is to be a leading and credible elections management body emb in the southern african development community sadc, and the entire global community. If a byelection is held before the next general election, the previous boundaries still apply. Electoral boundaries electoral commission queensland. Visit the electoral commission queensland to find or download a map or search by address. Electoral laws the elections and boundaries act no. The notice of election has now been published and is available to view. The election agents and subagents for candidates contesting the 2019 local government elections. Independent electoral and boundaries commissioniebc, nairobi, kenya.
The electoral boundaries current electoral boundaries. In accordance with section 42 of the electoral boundaries and representation act, with the commissions mandate, having been completed, it is now dissolved reports electoral boundaries and representation commission reports. Elections nova scotia is the independent, nonpartisan agency responsible for conducting provincial elections in nova scotia. The commission will carry the necessary consultation required to try and withdraw the boundaries throughout the country, oneill said. Jul 30, 2018 queensland is divided into 93 state electoral districtselectoral district boundaries change every 8 years on average. There are 77 local government areas within queensland. The electoral roll closes at 5pm friday, 28 february 2020. Our website has information about enrolment, voting, electoral boundaries, and parties and candidates in south australia. Electoral boundaries commission sections 88 89 what, why. Federal electoral districts are readjusted after each decennial 10. British columbia is currently divided into 87 areas called electoral districts. Final electoral boundaries electoral boundaries commission.
The current boundaries will remain in place until the local government elections in late march 2020. Information about the election, including election day polling booths, early voting locations and hours, and postal voting applications, will be available on the ecq website or by calling 0 881 665. In mid 2017, the state electoral boundaries were redrawn to accommodate queenslands growing and shifting population. Electoral boundaries for queensland, march 2018, mapinfo. The electoral commission of queensland ecq is responsible for administering and enforcing the local government electoral act 2011 lgea, which includes penalties that may apply to local government candidates and sitting councillors who breach their disclosure obligations. Electoral boundaries definition and meaning collins english. This concluded the 201220 redivision of electoral boundaries. Change to local government divisional boundaries trc. Belize elections and boundaries commission wikipedia. The report sets out the proposals for the boundaries, number, and names of electoral districts in yukon, and includes our reasons for the proposals. Maps and data of the queensland electoral divisions. Ebctt elections and boundaries commission partners in. State electorate boundaries electoral commission of.
Victoria the provincial government has appointed three british columbians to sit on the electoral boundaries commission. Ninth report of the elections and boundaries commission under the municipal corporation act, 25. Local no requirement to scrap existing electoral boundaries, commission told. Mar 11, 2019 these sections of the report contain series of detailed colour maps. The electoral boundaries commission report on the 201220 redivision of electoral boundaries zip, 169. Boundaries originally provided by electoral commission queensland. We are pleased to submit the report of the electoral district boundaries final commission. Queensland is divided into 93 state electoral districtselectoral district boundaries change every 8 years on average.
Handbooks, fact sheets and forms electoral commission of. After prevailing in a court battle, the electoral commission of jamaica ecj will be attempting to put to rest the unresolved issue revolving around boundaries in two divisions of the portmore municipality. Victorias current electoral boundaries were released on 17 october 20. Note that councillors and candidates may also be subject to laws. The currumbin byelection will be held on 28 march 2020. At a state election, electors in each electoral district vote for one candidate to represent them in parliament. Polls close in trinidad polls close in tobago send an email to the elections and boundaries commission ebc interactive electoral map. Interim report of the electoral boundaries commission of the. Our website provides information and statistics to voters, candidates, workers and others, as well as how elections work in nova scotia. Electoral boundaries definition and meaning collins. The final boundaries will come into effect at the next state general election. The boundaries applied at the state election held on 29 november 2014, and will apply at the november 2018 state election. The maps have been compressed as much as possible to reduce the file size, but may take some time to download, depending on your internet access.
The sa labor party has been dealt a potential blow with a courtroom hearing that the electoral boundaries on which the last state election was fought ending 16 years of alp rule should form the starting point for the next redistribution, rather than a blank canvas approach. Boundary commission for england the commission is required. Summary on boundaries commission rejection of ebc report has resulted in many delays in creating boundaries and open electorates in png. Publications and resources electoral boundaries wa. The 2008 state electoral boundaries are now replaced by the 2017 boundaries upon issue of the writ for. Welcome to the boundary commission for englands website. In addition, he has worked as an electoral management consultant with the canadian royal commission on electoral reform and with various international organizations and electoral agencies around the globe.