1974 Australian Capital Territory election

Territory election in Australia 1974 Australian Capital Territory election Australian Capital Territory former parliamentary no 1970 Australian Capital Territory election 1970 1979 Australian Capital Territory election 1979 28 September 1974 92.0% 150x150px Jim Leedman Liberal Party of Australia (Australian Capital Territory Division) Canberra (won seat) 30.8% 17.3 7 150x150px Gordon WalshStaff for Assembly https://trove.nla.gov.au/newspaper/article/136990802 The Canberra Times 22 October 2024 3 11 October 1974 Australian Labor Party (Australian Capital Territory Branch) Canberra (won seat) 22.2% 6.0 4 AUS Ivor Vivian Australia Party FECC2E Fraser (won seat) 4.6% 1 The 1974 Australian Capital Territory election was held on 28 September 1974 to elect all 18 members of the Legislative Assembly, the main elected representative body of the Australian Capital Territory (ACT). This was the first election for the Assembly, replacing the Advisory Council, although elected members did not start sitting until 1975.20pc GAIN BY LIBERALS https://trove.nla.gov.au/newspaper/article/136988482 The Canberra Times 24 December 2024 1 30 September 1974 The election saw a swing of almost 20% towards the Liberal Party, while Labor lost around 6% of its vote compared to the 1970 Advisory Council election. Background As preparations were still being made for the granting of self-government to the ACT, the House served a largely advisory role, with most powers over the ACT still lying in the hands of the relevant federal minister through the life of the Assembly.The road to self-government 25 April 2020 https://www.parliament.act.gov.au/visit-and-learn/resources/factsheets/the-road-to-self-government Legislative Assembly for the Australian Capital Territory Nine members were elected by single transferable vote proportional representation from each of the ACT's two federal House of Representatives divisions, making 18 in total. Independent members who vacated mid-term were replaced by recounting their original votes to their next preferences to choose a runner-up. Members endorsed by a political party were replaced by a nominee of that party. Results Vote totals + Legislative Assembly (STV/PR) Party Votes % Swing Seats Change   Liberal 30.8 +17.3 7   Labor 22.2 −6.0 4   Australia 4.6 2   ACT Women Voters 0   Independents 5  Formal votes 93.0  Informal votes 7.0  Total 100.0  Registered voters / turnout 92.0 Distribution of seats auto Electorate Seats held Canberra                   Fraser                   5em   Labor   Liberal   Australia   Independent See also 1974 ACT Liberal Party leadership election References Category:Elections in the Australian Capital Territory Australian Capital Territory election