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Members of the New South Wales Legislative Council, 1976–1978

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This is a list of members of the New South Wales Legislative Council from 1976 to 1978. At this time the Council was not directly elected, but was chosen by members of the New South Wales Parliament at triennial elections.

1 Liberal MLC Joe Calcraft died on 3 July 1976. Liberal candidate Ted Pickering was elected as his replacement on 13 October 1976. 2 Liberal MLC Frederick Hewitt resigned on 31 July 1976. Liberal candidate Peter Philips was elected as his replacement on 13 October 1976. 3 Independent Labor MLC Cyril Cahill died on 18 April 1977. Liberal candidate Greg Percival was elected as his replacement on 12 October 1977. 4 NCP MLC Harry Sullivan died on 28 April 1977. NCP candidate Ronald Raines was elected as his replacement on 12 October 1977. 5 Labor MLC William Peters died on 21 February 1978. No by-election was held. 6 Liberal MLC Margaret Davis resigned on 13 September 1978 to contest the Legislative Assembly seat of Waverley. No by-election was held.

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