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.
Background
Candidates
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John Howard, incumbent Deputy Leader, former
Treasurer, Member for
Bennelong
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Andrew Peacock, former
Minister for Industry, Member for
Kooyong
Results
The following tables gives the ballot results:
Leadership ballot
Deputy leadership ballot
Aftermath
See also
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1983 Australian federal election
The 1983 Australian federal election was held in Australia on 5 March 1983. All 125 seats in the House of Representatives and all 64 seats in the Senate were up for election, following a double dissolution. The incumbent Coalition government whi ...
References
Liberal Party of Australia leadership spills
March 1983 events in Australia
1983 elections in Australia
Liberal Party of Australia leadership election
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