THE Electoral Boundaries Commission has finalised its redistribution of Victorian electorates.
Among the big changes made by the EBC is the abolishment of the Keysborough electorate, currently held by minister Martin Pakula. A chunk of the Keysborough electorate has been absorbed into Mordialloc, which has lost its top section above Lower Dandenong Road. The Carrum electorate loses its southern section after Seaford Road, but gains parts of Lynbrook and Lyndhurst.
The changes made by the EBC will come into effect at the 2022 state election.
Electoral Commissioner Warwick Gately said “redivisions are a key part of Victoria’s electoral system, as they ensure fair representation and an equal voice for all voters in state elections.”
“The EBC released proposed boundaries on Wednesday 30 June 2021 and invited public comment. After considering the written suggestions and objections and holding 2 public hearings, the EBC has amended the proposed boundaries in 38 areas, transferring 127,425 electors to different electoral districts,” he said. “Comparing the existing boundaries with the new boundaries released today [28 October], a total of 910,384 electors (21.28 per cent of all electors) have been transferred to different districts. The division has also replaced 9 existing districts with 9 new ones.”
To see all of the new boundaries visit ebc.vic.gov.au
First published in the Chelsea Mordialloc Mentone News – 3 November 2021
