New South Wales state election, 1971

New South Wales state election, 1971

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All 96 seats in the New South Wales Legislative Assembly 49 Assembly seats were needed for a majority
First party Second party   Leader Bob Askin Pat Hills Party Liberal/Country coalition Labor Leader since 17 July 1959 2 December 1968 Leader's seat Collaroy Phillip Last election 53 seats 39 seats Seats won 49 seats 45 seats Seat change 4 6 Percentage 44.39% 45.02% Swing 4.71 1.93
Legislative Assembly after the election
Premier before election Bob Askin Liberal/Country coalition Elected Premier Bob Askin Liberal/Country coalition

Bob Askin
Liberal/Country coalition

Bob Askin
Liberal/Country coalition

Elections for the New South Wales Legislative Assembly were held in the state of New South Wales, Australia, on Saturday 13 February 1971. The Liberal-Country Party coalition government led by Sir Robert Askin won a third term in office. The Labor Party opposition was led by Pat Hills.

The Legislative Assembly had been enlarged by two members to 96 for the 1971 election. The seats of Sturt and Casino were established.

New South Wales state election, 13 February 1971
Legislative Assembly
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