Electoral Act 1992

• After two general elections have occurred since the last redistribution, OR
• After 7.5 years, whichever is later, OR
• If too many electorates become significantly unequal in voter numbers

The redistribution process is deliberately transparent and public:

1. The public is invited to make suggestions (30 days)
2. Those suggestions are published and comments invited (21 days)
3. A proposed new map is drawn up and published
4. Objections can be lodged (30 days)
5. Comments on objections are invited (10 days)
6. The final redistribution is published in the government gazette
7. Appeals can be made to a court

For large remote electorates (over 100,000 km²), extra voter numbers are factored in when checking if boundaries are fair — recognising that representing a huge geographic area is harder than a small urban one.

Accountability and Oversight

• The Commission must be reviewed every 5 years by an independent reviewer with auditor-style powers
• All reports go to Parliament
• Financial estimates and annual reports are publicly tabled
• Commissioners must disclose any financial conflicts of interest

Who Does This Affect?

• Every Queensland voter — determines which electorate you're in and how your vote is counted
• Candidates and political parties — sets the rules they must follow
• Electoral officials — governs their appointment, independence, and conduct
• The general public — you have the right to suggest and object to boundary changes