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A by-election for the seat of Arnhem in the Northern Territory Legislative Assembly was held on 7 October 1995. The by-election was triggered by the resignation of Wes Lanhupuy, from the Labor Party.
The Country Liberal Party selected two candidates for the seat- Terry Yumbulul and Mujiji Nunggarrgulu. [1] The Labor Party stood Jack Ah Kit as their candidate. The remaining candidate was independent Lance Lawrence. [2]
| Party | Candidate | Votes | % | ±% | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Labor | Jack Ah Kit | 1,195 | 51.8 | −22.7 | |
| Country Liberal | Mujiji Nunggarrgulu | 500 | 21.7 | +9.6 [b] | |
| Country Liberal | Terry Yumbulul | 310 | 13.4 | +9.6 [b] | |
| Independent | Lance Lawrence | 304 | 13.1 | +13.1 | |
| Labor hold | Swing | −22.7 | |||
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