1975 Pittwater state by-election explained

A by-election was held for the New South Wales Legislative Assembly electorate of Pittwater on 8 February 1975. The election was triggered by the retirement of the Premier Sir Robert Askin .[1]

The Lane Cove by-election was held on the same day.

Dates

DateEvent
3 January 1975Sir Robert Askin resigned from parliament.
7 January 1975Writ of election issued by the Speaker of the Legislative Assembly.[2]
20 January 1975Nominations
8 February 1975Polling day
28 February 1975Return of writ

Results

Sir Robert Askin resigned.The Labor Party did not contest the election.

See also

Notes and References

  1. Sir Robert (Robin William) Askin (1907–1981) . 1683 . Yes . 3 May 2019.
  2. News: Writ of election: Pittwater . . 8 . 7 January 1975 . 15 November 2019 . 55 . Trove.