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Australian Capital Territory redistribution

The Australian Capital Territory is required to undergo a redistribution as seven years have elapsed since the most recent redistribution was determined.

Australian Capital Territory redistribution map
CURRENT STEP

Round 1 – Ideas
Closes 6pm (AEDT) Friday 7 November 2025

Submit an idea

About the redistribution

  • More information about the Australian Capital Territory federal redistribution
  • Redistribution and projected enrolment quotas
  • Enrolment data
  • Who makes the proposed redistribution and what factors do they consider?
  • Who makes the final redistribution and what factors do they consider?

Redistribution Process

Supporting information

  • More information about the Australian Capital Territory’s redistribution
  • Redistribution and projected enrolment quotas
  • Enrolment data
  • Timetable
  • Who makes the proposed redistribution and what factors do they consider?
  • Who makes the final redistribution and what factors do they consider?

Media releases

It’s time to submit your ideas for the redistributions in South Australia, Tasmania and the ACT

8 October 2025

Redistributions begin in South Australia, Tasmania and the ACT

12 August 2025

Government Gazette Notices (ComLaw)


Redistribution of federal electoral divisions in the Australian Capital Territory: Suggestions and comments on suggestions: 8 October 2025 (C2025G00560)
Direction to commence redistribution of the Australian Capital Territory into electorates: 12 August 2025 (C2025G00441)
Updated: 8 October 2025

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