A
by-election for the seat of
Arafura in the
Northern Territory Legislative Assembly was held on 7 November 1992. The by-election was triggered by the death of
Labor (ALP) member
Stan Tipiloura
Stanley Gabriel Tipiloura (2 September 1957 – 20 September 1992) was an Australian politician. He was the Labor member for Arafura in the Northern Territory Legislative Assembly from 1987 until his death in 1992.
Background and early car ...
, who had held the seat since 1987.
The ALP selected
Maurice Rioli
Maurice Joseph Rioli Sr. (1 September 195725 December 2010) was an Australian rules footballer who represented St Mary's Football Club in the Northern Territory Football League (NTFL), in the West Australian Football League (WAFL) and in th ...
, a former professional Australian Rules player, as its candidate. The CLP candidate was Bernard Tipiloura, with an independent candidacy of Colin Newton.
Results
* Preferences were not distributed.
References
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2003 elections in Australia
Northern Territory by-elections
2000s in the Northern Territory