1982 Drummoyne state by-election

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A by-election was held for the New South Wales Legislative Assembly seat of Drummoyne on 17 April 1982. It was triggered by the resignation of sitting Labor MP Michael Maher to contest the federal seat of Lowe at the 1982 Lowe by-election. [1]

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Dates

DateEvent
15 March 1982 Writ of election issued by the Speaker of the Legislative Assembly and close of electoral rolls. [2]
25 March 1982Day of nomination
17 April 1982Polling day
7 May 1982Return of writ

Results

1982 Drummoyne by-election [1]
PartyCandidateVotes%±
Labor John Murray 14,44955.74-13.46
Liberal John Booth 9,72537.52+13.52
Call to Australia John Grifiths1,4335.53
Independent Nick Jones3141.21
Total formal votes25,92197.70+1.70
Informal votes6102.30-1.70
Turnout 26,53182.50−9.06
Labor hold Swing −13.46

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References

  1. 1 2 Green, Antony. "1982 results Drummoyne by-election". New South Wales Election Results 1856-2007. Parliament of New South Wales . Retrieved 13 October 2019.
  2. "Writ of election: Drummoyne". Government Gazette of the State of New South Wales (389). 15 March 1982. p. 1111. Retrieved 13 October 2019 via National Library of Australia.