1975 South Australian state election

State elections were held in South Australia on 12 July 1975. All 47 seats in the South Australian House of Assembly were up for election. The incumbent Australian Labor Party led by Premier of South Australia Don Dunstan won a third term in government, defeating the Liberal Party of Australia led by Leader of the Opposition Bruce Eastick.

1975 South Australian state election
12 July 1975
All 47 seats in the South Australian House of Assembly
24 seats were needed for a majority
11 (of the 21) seats of the South Australian Legislative Council
  First party Second party Third party
 
Leader Don Dunstan Bruce Eastick Robin Millhouse
Party Labor Liberal Liberal Movement
Leader since 1 June 1967 15 March 1972 2 April 1973
Leader's seat Norwood Light Mitcham
Last election 26 seats 20 seats 0 seats
Seats won 23 seats 20 seats 2 seats
Seat change 3 0 2
Percentage 46.32% 31.53% 18.27%
Swing 5.2 8.26 N/A
Premier before election

Don Dunstan
Labor

 Resulting Premier

Don Dunstan
Labor

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