1975 Liberal Party of Australia leadership spill

A spill of the leadership of the Liberal Party of Australia took place on 21 March 1975. It came about as a result of Malcolm Fraser's continued dissatisfaction with the party's direction under Billy Snedden. Fraser's challenge was successful – he defeated Snedden by 37 votes to 27, thus becoming Leader of the Opposition.

Liberal Party of Australia
leadership spill, 1975
21 March 1975
 
Candidate Malcolm Fraser Billy Snedden
Caucus vote 37 27
Percentage 57.8% 42.2%
Seat Wannon (Vic.) Bruce (Vic.)
Leader before election

Billy Snedden

 Elected Leader

Malcolm Fraser

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