Candidates of the 1979 Victorian state election

The 1979 Victorian state election was held on 5 May 1979.

Seat changes

• Bendigo Liberal MLC Fred Grimwade contested Central Highlands.
• Boronia Liberal MLC Peter Block contested Nunawading.
• Monash Liberal MLC Charles Hider contested the lower house seat of Glenhuntly.
• Northern National MLC Stuart McDonald contested Bendigo.

Retiring Members

• Note: Liberal MLA Athol Guy (Gisborne) had resigned prior to the election; no by-election was held.

Labor

• Val Doube MLA (Albert Park)
• Alan Lind MLA (Dandenong)
• Doug Elliot MLC (Melbourne)
• John Galbally MLC (Melbourne North)

Liberal

• Neville Hudson MLA (Werribee)
• Sam Loxton MLA (Prahran)
• Ian McLaren MLA (Bennettswood)
• Joe Rafferty MLA (Glenhuntly)
• Bill Stephen MLA (Ballarat South)
• Sir Kenneth Wheeler MLA (Essendon)
• William Fry MLC (Higinbotham)
• Stan Gleeson MLC (South Western)

Legislative Assembly

Sitting members are shown in bold text. Successful candidates are highlighted in the relevant colour. Where there is possible confusion, an asterisk (*) is also used.

Legislative Council

Sitting members are shown in bold text. Successful candidates are highlighted in the relevant colour. Where there is possible confusion, an asterisk (*) is also used.

References

• Psephos - Adam Carr's Election Archive