The 1994 Kooyong by-election was held in the

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n electorate of Kooyong in

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on 19 November 1994. The

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was triggered by the resignation of the sitting member, the

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on 17 September 1994. The writ for the by-election was issued on 14 October 1994. The by-election was won by

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candidate

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.Kooyong (VIC) By-Election (19 November 1994)
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Results

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Results

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