Candidates of the Australian federal election, 1914

Updated on Oct 29, 2023

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This article provides information on candidates who stood for the 1914 Australian federal election. The election was held on 5 September 1914.

By-elections and appointments

On 22 December 1913, Hugh Mahon (Labor) was declared elected unopposed as the member for Kalgoorlie, succeeding Charles Frazer (Labor).

On 10 January 1914, George Edwin Yates (Labor) was elected to replace Ernest Roberts (Labor) as the member for Adelaide.

Liberal

Agar Wynne MP (Balaclava, Vic)

House of Representatives

Sitting members at the time of the election are shown in bold text. Successful candidates are highlighted in the relevant colour. Where there is possible confusion, an asterisk (*) is also used.

Senate

Sitting Senators are shown in bold text. As this was a double dissolution election, all senators were up for re-election. Tickets that elected at least one Senator are highlighted in the relevant colour. Successful candidates are identified by an asterisk (*).

New South Wales

Six seats were up for election. The Labor Party was defending three seats. The Liberal Party was defending three seats.

Queensland

Six seats were up for election. The Labor Party was defending six seats.

South Australia

Six seats were up for re-election. The Labor Party was defending six seats.

^ Labor had only five candidates because Senator Gregor McGregor had re-nominated but died after the close of nominations. As electors had to cast six votes, Labor directed the sixth vote to Shannon, who was elected with over 95% of the vote.

Tasmania

Six seats were up for election. The Labor Party was defending three seats. The Liberal Party was defending three seats.

Victoria

Six seats were up for election. The Labor Party was defending five seats. The Liberal Party was defending one seat.

Western Australia