2005 Maroubra state by-election

Election result for Maroubra, New South Wales, Australia March 2021 March 2021 A by-election was staged in the New South Wales Legislative Assembly district of Maroubra on 17 September 2005. It was triggered by the resignation of sitting member and Premier Bob Carr (Labor NSW). The by-election was timed to coincide with two other state by-elections in Macquarie Fields and Marrickville. The by-election saw the Labor Party retain the seat with the election of candidate Michael Daley. Background On 27 July 2005, New South Wales Premier Bob Carr announced his resignation as Premier. Carr had been leader of the New South Wales Labor Party since 1988. He led the party to government at the 1995 state election and his government was subsequently re-elected at the 1999 and 2003 elections. Carr's resignation took effect on 4 August 2005. At roughly 10 years 4 months, he served the longest continuous service of any Premier of New South Wales.27 July 2005 Bob Carr quits as Premier The Age http://www.theage.com.au/news/national/bob-carr-quits-as-premier/2005/07/27/1122143879432.html Carr also resigned his parliamentary seat, triggering the by-election. Results Elections returns gave Labor candidate Michael Daley a comfortable victory. The opposition Liberal Party opted not to contest the seat. [[2005 Maroubra state by-election|2005 Maroubra by-election]]Saturday 17 September2005 Maroubra by-election 2003 Maroubra_1 2021-03-12 Labor NSW Michael Daley 20,334 58.31 −5.83 Greens NSW Anne Gardiner 6,446 18.49 +10.09 Independent Kerri Hamer 3,852 11.05 +11.05 Christian Democrats Beth Smith 2,111 6.05 +6.05 Independent Nick Stepkovitch 1,083 3.11 +3.11 Fishing Party Victor Shen 1,044 2.99 +2.99 34,870 95.41 +2.16 1,678 4.59 −2.16 36,548 83.70 −6.79 Labor NSW Michael Daley 21,506 70.05 −3.43 Greens NSW Anne Gardiner 9,194 29.05 +29.05 Labor NSW N/A See also Electoral results for the district of Maroubra List of New South Wales state by-elections References External links https://www.abc.net.au/elections/nsw/2005/guide/maro.htm ABC District profile: Maroubra 13 November 2024 expanded Category:2005 elections in Australia Category:New South Wales state by-elections Category:2005 in New South Wales