A by-election was held for the New South Wales Legislative Assembly electorate of Sturt on 21 February 1981 following the resignation of Tim Fischer () to successfully contest the seat of Murray at the 1980 by-election.
By-elections for the seats of Cessnock, Oxley and Maitland were held on the same day.
Dates Date Event 12 August 1980 Resignation of Tim Fischer. 22 January 1981 Writ of election issued by the Speaker of the Legislative Assembly and close of electoral rolls. 29 January 1981 Day of nomination 21 February 1981 Polling day 13 March 1981 Return of writ
Results
Tim Fischer () resigned to successfully contest the 1980 Murray by-election.
See also Electoral results for the district of Sturt List of New South Wales state by-elections
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