Strathfield state by election, 1996

A by-election was held for the New South Wales Legislative Assembly electorate of Strathfield on May 25, 1996 following the resignation of sitting member, Paul Zammit, to contest federal seat of Lowe at the 1996 election.

On the same day, by-elections were held in the seats of Clarence, Orange, Pittwater and Southern Highlands.

All seats were retained by the Liberal-National Parties, with the exception of Clarence. In Strathfield, the Liberal Party gain a swing of 2.28% on a two-party preferred basis.