1996 Strathfield state by-election

Election result for Strathfield, New South Wales, Australia March 2021 March 2021 A by-election was held for the New South Wales Legislative Assembly electorate of Strathfield on 25 May 1996 following the resignation of sitting member, Paul Zammit (Liberal NSW), to contest federal seat of Lowe at the 1996 election.Mr Paul John Zammit (1941 – ) 1979 Yes 13 May 2019 On the same day, by-elections were held in the seats of Clarence, Orange, Pittwater and Southern Highlands. All seats were retained by the Liberal-National Parties, with the exception of Clarence. In Strathfield, the Liberal Party gain a swing of 2.28% on a two-party preferred basis. Results [[1996 Strathfield state by-election|1996 Strathfield by-election]]Saturday 25 May1996 Strathfield by-election 1995 Strathfield_1 18 November 2019 Bruce MacCarthy Liberal NSW 15,772 50.66 -2.79 Jane Timbrell Labor NSW 10,484 33.68 -6.67 Amelia Newman Democrats 1,793 5.76 +0.80 Janne Peterson Call to Australia 1,460 4.69 Damien Maher Greens NSW 1,323 4.25 Richard Hill Independent 298 0.96 31,130 97.67 +3.21 744 2.33 -3.21 31,874 83.53 -9.88 Liberal NSW Bruce MacCarthy 17,462 58.24 +2.28 Labor NSW Jane Timbrell 12,522 41.76 -2.28 Liberal NSW +2.28 Paul Zammit (Liberal NSW) resigned to successfully contest federal seat of Lowe. See also Electoral results for the district of Strathfield List of New South Wales state by-elections References expanded Category:1996 elections in Australia Category:New South Wales state by-elections Category:1996 in New South Wales