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NSW electorate profiles provide data from the 2021 census analysed by NSW electorate (2021 redistribution). A background paper presents the data in two-page summaries for each electorate and interactive tables allow you to view, sort, filter and download data for each electorate as well as regional averages. The 2021 redistribution electorate boundaries will come into effect at the 2023 NSW state election.
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In this paper election analyst Antony Green summarises the results of the 2019 election for 21 members to serve in the New South Wales Legislative Council. It provides detailed analysis of the election, with breakdown of above and below the line voting, of the distribution of preferences, as well as detailed Legislative Council party results by lower house electorates. The paper also includes an appendix with information about the 2023 Legislative Council, including details of parties registered to contest the 2023 election, the voting process, and commentary about possible results in the Legislative Council.
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In this paper election analyst Antony Green provides the electoral results for each seat in the Legislative Assembly from 2007 to 2019 (taking into account the 2021 redistribution), and describes the prospects for the 2023 election. As well as providing a detailed seat by seat analysis, the paper looks at all seats for the last four elections to understand the seats in play for the 2023 election. Commentary on the lessons that can be drawn from the 2022 Federal election is also provided.
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