AEC proposes significant changes to federal voting boundaries in Tasmania affecting a quarter of the population
The Australian Electoral Commission (AEC) has recently unveiled proposals that would significantly alter federal voting boundaries in Tasmania. Approximately a quarter of the Tasmanian population will be affected as these new boundaries seek to reshape electoral representation within the state. The proposed changes will adjust four out of the five current electorates in Tasmania, with the most notable modification being Sorell’s shift from the Lyons electorate to the Franklin electorate. The AEC's draft changes, announced today, highlight the dynamic nature of electoral boundaries in response to population distributions and demographics. The Lyons area will see a reduction in its geographical... [Continue Reading]
