A by-election was held for the New South Wales Legislative Assembly electorate of Kiama on 1 February 1986 because of the resignation of Labor Party member Bill Knott.[1]
By-elections for the seats of Cabramatta and Canterbury were held on the same day.
| Date | Event | |
|---|---|---|
| 31 December 1985 | Bill Knott resigned. | |
| 3 January 1986 | Writ of election issued by the Speaker of the Legislative Assembly and close of electoral rolls.[2] | |
| 9 January 1986 | Nominations | |
| 1 February 1986 | Polling day | |
| 21 February 1986 | Return of writ |