Members of the New South Wales Legislative Assembly, 2007–2011
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Members of the New South Wales Legislative Assembly who served in the 54th parliament held their seats from 2007 to 2011. They were elected at the 2007 state election,[1] and at by-elections.[2][3] The Speaker was Richard Torbay.[4]
- Port Macquarie independent MLA Rob Oakeshott resigned on 13 August 2008 in order to contest a federal by-election for the seat of Lyne. Independent candidate Peter Besseling won the resulting by-election on 18 October.
- Ryde Labor MLA and outgoing Deputy Premier John Watkins resigned on 12 September 2008. Liberal candidate Victor Dominello won the resulting by-election on 18 October.
- Cabramatta Labor MLA Reba Meagher resigned on 16 September 2008. Labor candidate Nick Lalich won the resulting by-election on 18 October.
- Lakemba Labor MLA and outgoing Premier Morris Iemma resigned on 19 September 2008. Labor candidate Robert Furolo won the resulting by-election on 18 October.
- Penrith MLA Karyn Paluzzano was suspended from the Labor Party on 6 May 2010 after being found to have lied to the Independent Commission Against Corruption. She subsequently resigned from parliament on 7 May. Liberal candidate Stuart Ayres won the resulting by-election on 19 June.