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Candidates of the Victorian state election, 1979

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This is a list of candidates who stood for the 1979 Victorian state election. The election was held on 5 May 1979.

Contents

Seat changes

  • Bendigo Liberal MLC Fred Grimwade contested Central Highlands.
  • Boronia Liberal MLC Peter Block contested Nunawading.
  • Monash Liberal MLC Charles Hider contested the lower house seat of Glenhuntly.
  • Northern National MLC Stuart McDonald contested Bendigo.

    • Retiring Members

  • Note: Liberal MLA Athol Guy (Gisborne) had resigned prior to the election; no by-election was held.

    • Labor

  • Val Doube MLA (Albert Park)
  • Alan Lind MLA (Dandenong)
  • Doug Elliot MLC (Melbourne)
  • John Galbally MLC (Melbourne North)

    • Liberal

  • Neville Hudson MLA (Werribee)
  • Sam Loxton MLA (Prahran)
  • Ian McLaren MLA (Bennettswood)
  • Joe Rafferty MLA (Glenhuntly)
  • Bill Stephen MLA (Ballarat South)
  • Sir Kenneth Wheeler MLA (Essendon)
  • William Fry MLC (Higinbotham)
  • Stan Gleeson MLC (South Western)

    • Legislative Assembly

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

    Legislative Council

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

    References

    Candidates of the Victorian state election, 1979 Wikipedia
    (Text) CC BY-SA


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