1975 Pittwater state by-election

A by-election was held for the New South Wales Legislative Assembly electorate of Pittwater on 8 February 1975. The election was triggered by the retirement of the Premier Sir Robert Askin ().

The Lane Cove by-election was held on the same day.

Dates Date Event 3 January 1975 Sir Robert Askin resigned from parliament. 7 January 1975 Writ of election issued by the Speaker of the Legislative Assembly. 20 January 1975 Nominations 8 February 1975 Polling day 28 February 1975 Return of writ

Results

Sir Robert Askin () resigned.The Labor Party did not contest the election.

See also Electoral results for the district of Pittwater List of New South Wales state by-elections

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