1983 Liberal Party of Australia leadership election
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An election for the leadership of the Liberal Party of Australia took place on 11 March 1983, following the resignation of Malcolm Fraser following his defeat at the 1983 federal election. The contest was won by Andrew Peacock over John Howard by 36 votes to 20.[1]
Background
Candidates
- John Howard, incumbent Deputy Leader, former Treasurer, Member for Bennelong
- Andrew Peacock, former Minister for Industry, Member for Kooyong
Results
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The following tables gives the ballot results:[2]
Leadership ballot
Name | Votes | Percentage | |
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Andrew Peacock | 36 | 64.3 | |
John Howard | 20 | 35.7 |
Deputy leadership ballot
Candidate | Votes | % | |
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John Howard | 30 | 53.6 | |
Ian Macphee | 12 | 21.4 | |
Steele Hall | 9 | 16.1 | |
John Moore | 3 | 5.4 | |
Michael Hodgman | 2 | 3.6 |
Aftermath
See also
References
- ^ "New Liberal Leadership". The Canberra Times. 12 March 1983. p. 2.
- ^ "Peacock elected Opposition Leader". Canberra Times (Act : 1926 - 1995). 12 March 1983. p. 3.
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