Curtin by-election, 1981

A by-election was held for the Australian House of Representatives seat of Curtin on 21 February 1981. This was triggered by the resignation of Liberal MP Victor Garland. It was held on the same day as by-elections for Boothby and McPherson.

The by-election was won by Liberal Allan Rocher, who had resigned from the Senate to contest it.

Results

Curtin by-election, 1981[1]
Party Candidate Votes % ±
Liberal Allan Rocher 22,951 47.0 -11.9
Labor John Crouch 15,644 32.1 -0.7
Democrats Shirley de la Hunty 8,356 17.1 +8.8
Independent Alfred Bussell 1,843 3.8 +3.8
Total formal votes 48,794 96.7
Informal votes 1,664 3.3
Turnout 50,458 78.2
Two-party-preferred result
Liberal Allan Rocher 27,062 55.5 -6.8
Labor John Crouch 21,732 44.5 +6.8
Liberal hold Swing -6.8

References

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