1971 Kew state by-election

A by-election for the seat of Kew was held on 17 April 1971 following the resignation of then Deputy Premier, Arthur Rylah. The by-election was won by Liberal candidate, Rupert Hamer, he won with a 64.8% primary vote and a swing of 23.1% in his primary vote.

1971 Kew state by-election
April 17, 1971 (1971-04-17)
The Electoral district of Kew in the Legislative Assembly of Victoria
Turnout82.8% 10.2
  First party Second party
 
Candidate Rupert Hamer Rosslyn Ives
Party Liberal Labor
Percentage 64.8% 30.5%
Swing 23.1 4.7
Location of the electoral district of Kew, in Melbourne's inner eastern suburbs
MP before election

Arthur Rylah
Liberal Party of Australia (Victorian Division)

 Elected MP

Rupert Hamer
Liberal Party of Australia (Victorian Division)

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Member of the Legislative Assembly for Kew (1971–1981)

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