Candidates of the 1996 Western Australian state election

The 1996 Western Australian state election was held on 14 December 1996.

Retiring Members

Labor

• Mike Barnett MLA (Rockingham)
• Kay Hallahan MLA (Armadale)
• Yvonne Henderson MLA (Thornlie)
• David Smith MLA (Mitchell)
• Graham Edwards MLC (North Metropolitan)
• Valma Ferguson MLC (East Metropolitan)
• Doug Wenn MLC (South West)

Liberal

• Barry Blaikie MLA (Vasse)
• Jim Clarko MLA (Marmion)
• Richard Lewis MLA (Applecross)
• Wayde Smith MLA (Wanneroo)
• Clive Griffiths MLC (South Metropolitan)
• Phil Lockyer MLC (Mining and Pastoral)

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. Tickets that elected at least one MLC are highlighted in the relevant colour. Successful candidates are identified by an asterisk (*).

Agricultural

Five seats were up for election. The Labor Party was defending one seat. The Liberal Party was defending two seats. The National Party was defending two seats.

East Metropolitan

Five seats were up for election. The Labor Party was defending three seats. The Liberal Party was defending two seats.

Mining and Pastoral

Five seats were up for election. The Labor Party was defending three seats. The Liberal Party was defending two seats.

North Metropolitan

Seven seats were up for election. The Labor Party was defending two seats. The Liberal Party was defending four seats. Independent MLC Reg Davies was defending one seat.

South Metropolitan

Five seats were up for election. The Labor Party was defending two seats. The Liberal Party was defending two seats. The Greens WA were defending one seat.

South West

Seven seats were up for election. The Labor Party was defending three seats. The Liberal Party was defending three seats. The National Party was defending one seat.

See also

• Members of the Western Australian Legislative Assembly, 1993–1996
• Members of the Western Australian Legislative Assembly, 1996–2001
• Members of the Western Australian Legislative Council, 1993–1997
• Members of the Western Australian Legislative Council, 1997–2001
• 1996 Western Australian state election

References

• Green, Antony. 1996 Western Australian election results. Australian Broadcasting Corporation