The 1933 Bulli state by-election was held on 3 June 1933 to elect the member for Bulli in the New South Wales Legislative Assembly, following the death of MP Andrew Lysaght.
John Sweeney retained the seat for the Jack Lang-led Labor Party despite a negative swing of 17.3% from the 1932 state election. Much of the party's vote went to Albert Willis, who contested the by-election as a "Miners' Candidate" after being expelled from Labor for standing against an endorsed candidate.
Key events
3 May 1933 − Andrew Lysaght dies 7 May 1933 − Writ of election issued by the Speaker of the Legislative Assembly 22 May 1933 − Candidate nominations 3 June 1933 − Polling day 9 June 1933 − Results declared 14 June 1933 − Return of writ
Candidates Party Candidate Background Arthur Butterell Accountant and candidate for West Sydney at the 1931 federal election Paul Martin Labourer who said he was "sure to finish fourth" John Sweeney Former secretary of the Southern District Miners' Federation Miners Albert Willis Former Agent-General and Legislative Council member
Additionally, the Federal Labor Party was expected to contest the by-election after receiving 3.8% of the vote in 1932, but this did not eventuate.
Results
See also Electoral results for the district of Bulli List of New South Wales state by-elections
References