A by-election was held for the New South Wales Legislative Assembly electorate of Liverpool on 24 May 1952 because of the resignation of Jim McGirr who had accepted an appointment as chair of the Maritime Services Board.[1]
| Date | Event | |
|---|---|---|
| 3 April 1952 | Jim McGirr resigned. | |
| 2 April 1952 | Writ of election issued by the Speaker of the Legislative Assembly.[2] | |
| 2 May 1952 | Nominations | |
| 24 May 1952 | Polling day | |
| 20 June 1952 | Return of writ |