1972 Tasmanian state election

The 1972 Tasmanian state election was held on 22 April 1972 in the Australian state of Tasmania to elect 35 members of the Tasmanian House of Assembly. The election used the Hare-Clark proportional representation system — seven members were elected from each of five electorates.

1972 Tasmanian state election
22 April 1972
All 35 seats to the House of Assembly
  First party Second party
 
Leader Eric Reece Angus Bethune
Party Labor Liberal
Leader since 26 August 1958 19 March 1960
Leader's seat Braddon Wilmot
Last election 17 seats 17 seats
Seats won 21 seats 14 seats
Seat change 4 3
Percentage 54.93% 38.37%
Swing 7.25 5.61
Results of the election
Premier before election

Angus Bethune
Liberal

 Elected Premier

Eric Reece
Labor

The one-term Liberal government of Premier Angus Bethune had collapsed following the withdrawal of support by Kevin Lyons. The opposition Labor Party, led by Eric Reece, gained a clear majority and won the election.

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