140Matters to be considered in redistribution

140 Matters to be considered in redistribution (1) For achieving the object of a redistribution, the Redistribution Committee must ensure each proposed division contains a number of electors not exceeding, or falling short of, the quota mentioned in section 13(4) of the Self-Government Act by more than one-fifth of the quota. (2) In addition, the Redistribution Committee must give proper consideration to the following matters: (a) community of interests in each proposed division, including economic, social and regional interests; (b) types of communication and travel in each proposed division, with special reference to disabilities arising out of remoteness or distance; (c) the trend of population changes in the Territory; (d) the density of population in each proposed division; (e) the area of each proposed division; (f) the physical features of each proposed division; (g) the existing boundaries of the following: (i) divisions; (ii) local government areas and wards under the Local Government Act 2019 and suburbs and towns; (iii) Divisions and Subdivisions under the Commonwealth Act; (iv) areas of Aboriginal Land Councils established by or under the Aboriginal Land Rights (Northern Territory) Act 1976 (Cth); (h) all suggestions and comments given under sections 141 and 142.

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