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Australian Electoral Commission
The previous Member for Bonython was Neal Blewett (ALP) who represented the electorate from 1977 to 1994. He resigned from Parliament on 11 February 1994 and the writ for the by-election was issued on the same day.
Demographic rating: Outer Metropolitan
Seat status following 1993 election: Safe Labor
Labor: 64.75%
LNP: 35.25%
Labor: 56.90%
LNP: 43.10%
A total of six candidates nominated for the Bonython by-election held on 19 March 1994 compared with seven at the 1993 federal election.
| Candidates | Votes | % |
|---|---|---|
| Denis McCormack (AFI) | 4 323 | 6.82 |
| George Bell (GRY) | 4 659 | 7.35 |
| #Martyn Evans (ALP) | 29 097 | 45.92 |
| Andy Markwell (LP) | 20 398 | 32.19 |
| Jack Webb (IND) | 923 | 1.46 |
| Philip Newey (DEM) | 3 960 | 6.25 |
| Formal | 63 360 | 94.45 |
| Informal | 3 722 | 5.55 |
| Total | 67 082 | 86.59 |
A total of 77 469 electors were enrolled for the Bonython by-election. The Divisional Returning Officer for Bonython declared Martyn Evans (ALP) as the new Member on 24 March 1994.
The AEC acknowledges the Traditional Owners of country throughout Australia and recognises their continuing connection to land, waters, culture and community. We pay our respects to Elders past, present and emerging.