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Queensland Redistribution Commission media releases

The Queensland Redistribution Commission (QRC) is pleased to release its proposed electoral redistribution of the State’s electoral districts and invites objections against the proposed redistribution.

The QRC has released a report on the proposed redistribution, which includes:

  • maps showing the boundaries of the 93 proposed electoral districts
  • the names and boundary descriptions of all proposed electoral districts
  • the Commission’s reasons for redistributing the State in the way proposed.

The report is available for inspection without fee on the QRC’s website at redistribution.ecq.qld.gov.au, at the Electoral Commission of Queensland offices at Level 20, 1 Eagle Street, Brisbane and at the electorate offices of State Members of Parliament.

Any person or body may object against the proposed electoral redistribution during the 30-day period between 11 March and 9 April 2026.

Objections can be lodged until Thursday, 9 April 2026 via:

Comments on objections may be made to the QRC between 20 April 2026 and 30 April 2026. All objections and comments will be published on the QRC’s website.

In accordance with section 50 of the Electoral Act 1992, the QRC will then consider the objections and comments and make any necessary changes to the proposed electoral redistribution.

Background

The QRC was established to undertake an electoral redistribution of Queensland’s electoral boundaries as required under the Electoral Act 1992.  The purpose of the redistribution is to ensure enrolment numbers are distributed fairly between the State’s 93 electoral districts. The review will uphold the democratic principle of ‘one vote, one value’. The QRC will also determine the names of all electoral districts.

As at the end of February 2026, 16 out of 93 electorates in Queensland (about 17%) are out of quota which means they are more than 10% above or below the average number of enrolled electors. The redistribution must ensure that all 93 electorates are within the legislated enrolment quota.

This invitation for objections is the third stage of a four-stage public consultation process held during the redistribution process.

  • Stage 1: The QRC invited suggestions relating to the redistribution such as proposed changes to electoral boundaries and electorate names (7 July to 6 August 2025).
  • Stage 2: The QRC invited comments on the suggestions received during the first stage of consultation (1 September to 22 September 2025).
  • Stage 3: The QRC has published the proposed electoral redistribution and invited objections against the proposed new electoral boundaries and names (11 March to 9 April 2026).
  • Stage 4: The QRC will invite comments on the objections received (20 April to 30 April 2026).

All objections and comments on objections will be considered by the QRC before it releases a final determination on the redistribution in mid-2026.

Visit the QRC website at redistribution.ecq.qld.gov.au for more information about the redistribution and how you can participate in consultation.

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Media contact: media@ecq.qld.gov.au

Background

The Queensland Redistribution Commission (the Commission) will publish its proposed electoral redistribution next Tuesday (10 March 2026).

The proposed electoral redistribution will be published by way of a detailed report which will include (a) maps showing the boundaries of the 93 proposed electoral districts, (b) the names and boundary descriptions of all proposed electoral districts, and (c) the Commission’s reasons for redistributing the State in the way proposed.

The report will be available for public inspection, without fee, at:

  • redistribution.ecq.qld.gov.au
  • Electoral Commission of Queensland
    Level 20, 1 Eagle Street, Brisbane

Objections against the proposed electoral redistribution may be made to the Commission between 11 March 2026 and 9 April 2026. Comments on objections may be made to the Commission between 20 April 2026 and 30 April 2026. All objections and comments will be published on the Commission’s website.

In accordance with section 50 of the Electoral Act 1992, the Commission will then consider the objections and comments and make any necessary changes to the proposed electoral redistribution.

The Commission anticipates being able to publish the completed electoral redistribution in June 2026.

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Media contact: media@ecq.qld.gov.au

Background

The Queensland Redistribution Commission (QRC) thanks all Queenslanders who commented on public suggestions received about the redistribution of State electoral boundaries.

Comments on suggestions relating to the redistribution were invited for a period of 21 days, closing on Monday, 22 September 2025. A total of 490 comments were received by the QRC.

All comments properly made have now been published on the QRC website.

This invitation for comments was the second stage of a four-stage public consultation process.

The QRC will now consider all submissions made during the first two stages of consultation to develop the proposed redistribution of State electoral boundaries. The remaining stages of consultation will be undertaken during 2026.

  • Stage 1: The QRC will invite suggestions relating to the redistribution such as proposed changes to electoral boundaries or electorate names (complete).
  • Stage 2: The QRC will invite comments on suggestions received during the first stage of consultation, which will be published on the QRC website (complete).
  • Stage 3: The QRC will publish the proposed redistribution and invite any objections to the proposed new electoral boundaries.
  • Stage 4: The QRC will invite comments on the objections to the proposed electoral boundaries, which will be published on the QRC website.

Visit the QRC website at redistribution.ecq.qld.gov.au for more information about the redistribution and how you can participate in consultation.

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Media contact: media@ecq.qld.gov.au

Background

The second stage of public consultation relating to the current State electoral redistribution is nearly finished. All Queenslanders are invited to comment before the 21-day consultation period closes on Monday 22 September 2025.

The Queensland Redistribution Commission (QRC) was established earlier this year to undertake an electoral redistribution, as required under the Electoral Act 1992.

This stage of consultation provides the opportunity for members of the public to make comments about the suggestions already submitted. This allows the QRC to consider the full range of views across the community about potential changes to electoral boundaries or electorate names.

Comments on the suggestions can be made until Monday, 22 September 2025. Comments can be submitted via:

  • Online form: ecq.qld.gov.au/qrcConsultation
  • Email: QRCsubmissions@ecq.qld.gov.au
  • Mail: Queensland Redistribution Commission
    GPO Box 1393, Brisbane QLD 4001

Following the close of this stage of public consultation, the QRC will review all suggestions and comments to inform the redistribution. The redistribution will need to comply with legislative requirements to balance enrolment across Queensland.

The proposed redistribution will be published in early 2026, at which time the public will be again invited to comment.

Visit the QRC website at redistribution.ecq.qld.gov.au for more information about the redistribution and how you can participate in consultation.

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Media contact: media@ecq.qld.gov.au

Background

The Queensland Redistribution Commission (QRC) invites comments on public suggestions received about the redistribution of the State electoral boundaries.

The QRC received 116 submissions from the public during the 30 day suggestion period from 8 July to 6 August 2025. All suggestions have now been published as required by legislation and can be reviewed on the QRC’s website at redistribution.ecq.qld.gov.au.

This stage of consultation provides the opportunity for members of the public to make comments about the suggestions already submitted. This allows the QRC to consider the full range of views across the community about potential changes to electoral boundaries or electorate names.

When making comments on the suggestions, submitters should indicate the suggestion/s they are referring to, and whether they agree, disagree or have further input on that suggestion.  

Comments on the suggestions can be made until Monday, 22 September 2025. Comments can be submitted via:

The QRC has been established to review Queensland’s electoral boundaries as required under the Electoral Act 1992.  The purpose of the redistribution is to ensure enrolment numbers are distributed fairly between the State’s 93 electoral districts. The review will uphold the democratic principle of ‘one vote, one value.’

Currently 15 out of 93 electorates in Queensland (about 16%) are out of quota which means they have more or less than 10% of the average number of enrolled electors. Another 9 electorates are nearing quota. The redistribution is expected to affect most electorates as enrolment will need to be balanced across the state.

This invitation for comments on suggestions is the second stage of a four-stage public consultation process that will occur over the next year.

  • Stage 1: The QRC invited suggestions relating to the redistribution such as proposed changes to electoral boundaries and electorate names.
  • Stage 2: The QRC invites comments on the suggestions received, which will be published on the QRC website.
  • Stage 3: The QRC will publish the proposed electoral redistribution and invite any objections against it.
  • Stage 4: The QRC will invite comments on the objections received, which will be published on the QRC website.

Following the close of this stage of public consultation, the QRC will review all suggestions and comments to inform the redistribution. The redistribution will need to comply with legislative requirements to balance enrolment across Queensland.

The proposed redistribution will be published in early 2026, at which time the public will be again invited to comment.

Visit the QRC website at redistribution.ecq.qld.gov.au for more information about the redistribution and how you can participate in consultation.

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Media contact: media@ecq.qld.gov.au

Background

Public suggestions for State electoral redistribution closing soon

30 July 2025

The first stage of public consultation relating to the current State electoral redistribution is nearly finished. All Queenslanders are invited to have their say before the 30-day suggestion period closes on Wednesday 6 August 2025.

The Queensland Redistribution Commission (QRC) was established earlier this year to undertake an electoral redistribution, as required under the Electoral Act 1992.

The QRC thanks Queenslanders for their strong interest in the redistribution so far and encourages all other interested parties to have their say on electoral boundaries and electorate names.

The QRC has released a wide range of information and data to inform the public about the redistribution and help people provide informed suggestions relating to it.  Information available on the QRC website includes:

  • a discussion paper explaining the legal requirements of the redistribution
  • an interactive map displaying current and projected enrolment figures, and
  • downloadable enrolment data and spatial files.

Everyone who wants to make a suggestion is encouraged to read the discussion paper and submission guidelines and view enrolment statistics at redistribution.ecq.qld.gov.au.

Submissions can be made until Wednesday, 6 August 2025 by:

This invitation for submissions is the first stage of a four-stage public consultation process that will occur over the next year. The next stage of consultation is due to start in September 2025, when people will have the opportunity to comment on the suggestions received during the current consultation period.

For more information about the redistribution, public consultation process and how you can participate, please visit the QRC website at redistribution.ecq.qld.gov.au

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Media contact: media@ecq.qld.gov.au

Background

State electoral redistribution – we're calling for suggestions

8 July 2025

The Queensland Redistribution Commission (QRC) invites suggestions from persons and bodies relating to the current State electoral redistribution.

Anyone who has a suggestion about electoral boundaries or electorate names is encouraged to make a submission to the QRC during the 30-day consultation period ending on Wednesday 6 August 2025.

The QRC has been established to review Queensland’s electoral boundaries as required under the Electoral Act 1992. The purpose of the redistribution is to ensure enrolment numbers are distributed fairly between the State’s 93 electoral districts. The review will uphold the democratic principle of ‘one vote, one value.’

As at 30 June 2025, 15 of those 93 electorates (about 16%) are out of quota - which means they are more than 10% above or below the average number of enrolled electors per electorate. Another 9 electorates are close to being 10% above or below that average. Under the Electoral Act, the QRC must make all necessary changes to electoral boundaries to ensure all 93 electorates are within the State-wide quota.

The QRC is releasing a wide range of information and data to inform the public about the redistribution, and help submitters provide informed suggestions on changes to boundaries. 

This includes a discussion paper that explains the legal requirements, an interactive map displaying current and projected enrolment figures and downloadable enrolment data and spatial files.

To help shape responses, all people are encouraged to read the discussion paper and submission guidelines and view enrolment statistics at redistribution.ecq.qld.gov.au.

The QRC is also required under the Electoral Act to name each electorate. Therefore, the QRC is also seeking submissions from the public about current electorate names, proposed new names, and community preferences for naming electorates after places, people or on another basis.

Submissions can be made until Wednesday, 6 August 2025 by:

This invitation for submissions is the first stage of a four-stage public consultation process that will occur over the next year.

  • Stage 1: The QRC will invite suggestions relating to the redistribution such as proposed changes to electoral boundaries and electorate names.
  • Stage 2: The QRC will invite comments on the suggestions received, which will be published on the QRC website.
  • Stage 3: The QRC will publish the proposed electoral redistribution and invite any objections against it.
  • Stage 4: The QRC will invite comments on the objections received, which will be published on the QRC website.

Following the conclusion of the final stage of public consultation, the QRC will consider all objections and comments and then make and publish the final electoral redistribution. It will come into effect at the 2028 State general election.

Please visit the QRC website at redistribution.ecq.qld.gov.au for more information about the redistribution and how you can participate in consultation.

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Media contact: media@ecq.qld.gov.au

Background

The Queensland Redistribution Commission acknowledges the important role media plays in ensuring Queenslanders have factual information on electoral matters, including reviews of the State’s electoral boundaries.

Please review the information available on this website as the information requested may be available here.

If further information is required, media enquiries should be directed to media@ecq.qld.gov.au or phone 0438 120 699.