A by-election was held for the New South Wales Legislative Assembly electorate of Liverpool on 29 April 1989 because of the resignation of George Paciullo (), after being passed over as leader of the party. The Labor pre-selection was the subject of a bitter battle between Mark Latham from the right wing faction and Paul Lynch from the left. Peter Anderson from the right was imposed by the Labor national executive.
Dates Date Event 19 February 1989 Resignation of George Paciullo. 10 April 1989 Writ of election issued by the Speaker of the Legislative Assembly and close of electoral rolls. 14 April 1989 Nominations 29 April 1989 Polling day 19 May 1989 Return of writ
Result
George Paciullo () resigned.
See also Electoral results for the district of Liverpool List of New South Wales state by-elections
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