1965 Bondi state by-election
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A by-election was held for the New South Wales Legislative Assembly electorate of Bondi on 6 November 1965 because Abe Landa (Labor) resigned to accept the position of Agent-General for New South Wales in London.[1] This position was usually a sinecure for retiring members of the ruling party but Premier Robert Askin offered it to Landa to force his resignation from parliament and cause a by-election with the hope of increasing his government's small majority. Landa's acceptance of the position resulted in his expulsion from the Labor Party.[2]
| Date | Event |
|---|---|
| 23 September 1965 | Landa resigned from Parliament.[1] |
| 19 October 1965 | Writ of election issued by the Speaker of the Legislative Assembly.[3] |
| 22 October 1965 | Day of nomination |
| 6 November 1965 | Polling day |
| 7 December 1965 | Return of writ |
