1983 Bruce by-election

A by-election was held for the Australian House of Representatives seat of Bruce on 28 May 1983. This was triggered by the resignation of Liberal Party MP and former Opposition Leader Sir Billy Snedden.

For articles about related by-elections, see Bruce by-election.

1983 Bruce by-election
28 May 1983
  First party Second party
 
Candidate Ken Aldred Heather O'Connor
Party Liberal Labor
Popular vote 35,849 31,354
Percentage 48.5% 42.4%
Swing 0.6pp 1.9pp
TPP 54.5% 45.5%
TPP swing 3.8pp 3.8pp
MP before election

Billy Snedden
Liberal

 Elected MP

Ken Aldred
Liberal

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