New South Wales Election:24 March 2007

 

The Labor government was returned at the NSW state election held on 24 March, 2007 although the ALP vote was reduced by about 3.7%. The government lost some seats in the Lower House. Mr Morris Iemma remains as the Premier.

The final election results have not yet been declared.

After losing the election, the leader of the Liberal party, Mr Peter Debnam, was challenged for the position of Leader of the Opposition by Barry O'Farrell. He withdrew from the position before a vote was taken and Mr O'Farrell was elected unanimously to the parliamentary Liberal leadership.
See NSW Liberals have to change - O'Farrell
The Aust. 4/4/2007.

Rev Fred Nile of the Christian Democratic party was re-elected, with the party gaining an increased number of votes in the Legislative Council.

For election results from the State Election Office, click here.

Pre-election

Prior to the election, we published the following information.

With the election being held soon, it is important that we know what the policies of the political parties are - as well as the personal views of your individual candidates.

We recommend that you speak to your candidates, find out if they are a Christian and ask them their views on a range of topics.

In the election, voters elect ONE Member in the Legislative Assembly and vote for ALL candidates in the Legislative Council. Click here for more information.
Votes in the Upper House are important - your vote is not wasted if you vote for a candidate in a smaller party and they don't get elected. Your vote will pass to the next person in your preferences.

A Christian Values Checklist has been prepared covering a range of moral and ethical issues.

Party Polices are not always clear on these issues, so the checklist is prepared using policies, statements, voting records and sometimes federal platforms and policies.

The following links go to the political party websites where polices for the NSW election are posted. Check them yourself....

Christian Democratic Party

Liberal Party

The Nationals

Australian Labor Party then click on 'Policy'.

The Greens (booklet with summary of policies - click here)

The Democrats

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The New South Wales Electoral Commission

The Commission runs the election in NSW - so visit their website for information on electorates, candidates, etc....
Click here for their 2007 election page with all the details you need!

Antony Green (ABC) election analysis
Click hereto read Antony's election comments.

Election preview, pendulum, electorate details, candidates, key seats etc...