1986 Vaucluse state by-election explained

A by-election for the seat of Vaucluse in the New South Wales Legislative Assembly was held on 31 May 1986. The by-election was triggered by the resignation of Liberal member and Deputy Leader Rosemary Foot.^[1]

The by-election for the seats of Pittwater was held on the same day.

Dates

Date	Event
13 February 1986	Resignation of Rosemary Foot.
2 May 1986	Writ of election issued by the Speaker of the Legislative Assembly.^[2]
8 May 1986	Day of nominations
31 May 2016	Polling day
20 June 1986	Return of writ

Results

Liberal member Rosemary Foot resigned.

See also

• Electoral results for the district of Vaucluse
• List of New South Wales state by-elections

Notes and References

1. Mrs Rosemary Irene Foot . 1937 . Yes . 13 May 2019.
2. News: Writ of election: Vaucluse . . 75 . New South Wales, Australia . 2 May 1986 . 28 November 2019 . 1991 . Trove.