A by-election was held in the state electoral district of The Hills on 28 August 1993. The by-election was triggered by Tony Packard resigning after he was convicted of charges relating to the unlawful use of listening devices at his car dealership.[1]
| Date | Event | |
|---|---|---|
| 11 June 1993 | Tony Packard pleaded guilty to illegally using a listening device.[2] | |
| 27 July 1993 | Tony Packard resigned from parliament.[3] | |
| 9 August 1993 | Writ of election issued by the Speaker of the Legislative Assembly and close of electoral rolls.[4] | |
| 12 August 1993 | Day of nomination | |
| 28 August 1993 | Polling day | |
| 10 September 1993 | Return of writ |