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| 2019 New South Wales state election | |
|---|---|
| Election name | 2019 New South Wales state election |
| Country | Australia |
| Type | Parliamentary |
| Previous election | 2015 New South Wales state election |
| Previous year | 2015 |
| Next election | 2023 New South Wales state election |
| Next year | 2023 |
| Seats for election | 93 seats in the Parliament of New South Wales |
| Election date | 23 March 2019 |
2019 New South Wales state election The election was held on 23 March 2019 to elect members to the Legislative Assembly of New South Wales and half the members of the Legislative Council of New South Wales. The contest featured the incumbent Gladys Berejiklian-led Liberal Party and its coalition partner the National Party, challenger Michael Daley of the Labor Party, and minor party contenders including the Australian Greens New South Wales, Shooters, Fishers and Farmers Party, and Pauline Hanson's One Nation. The result returned the Liberal–National Coalition to a third consecutive term.
The election followed the 2015 victory of the Mike Baird Coalition and the 2017 leadership transition to Gladys Berejiklian within the Liberal Party following Baird's resignation. The political context included debates involving the Independent Commission Against Corruption, the electricity privatisation policies, and infrastructure projects such as the Sydney Metro project and the WestConnex project. Labor’s leadership change from Luke Foley to Michael Daley after the 2018 leadership spill reshaped opposition strategy, while minor parties like the Australian Conservatives, the Christian Democratic Party, and community independents influenced seat-level dynamics.
Elections for the Legislative Assembly of New South Wales used optional preferential voting in single-member districts, while elections for the Legislative Council of New South Wales employed a single transferable vote with proportional representation using a quota system. The Electoral Commission of New South Wales administered the writs and conducted redistributions conducted under the Parliamentary Electorates and Elections Act. Compulsory enrolment and compulsory voting obligations stemmed from Australian electoral practice and state statutes, and the role of the AEC contrasted with state responsibilities. The Council’s 42 seats, of which 21 were contested, used group voting tickets and above-the-line voting debates relevant to parties such as the Shooters, Fishers and Farmers Party and the Animal Justice Party.
The campaign saw major party platforms focus on transport infrastructure including Sydney Metro, WestConnex, and road upgrades, health policies affecting hospitals like Royal Prince Alfred Hospital and St Vincent's Hospital, Sydney, and education initiatives impacting institutions such as the University of Sydney and University of New South Wales. Leadership debates involved Gladys Berejiklian, Michael Daley, and leaders from the Greens such as David Shoebridge, alongside minor party figures like Mark Latham of Pauline Hanson's One Nation at penalised influence level and Fred Nile of the CDP. Campaign controversies included remarks concerning Anzac Day commemorations, responses to events like the 2018 New South Wales floods, policy disputes over the coal industry, and local issues in electorates such as Wollongong, Rockdale, and Epping. Media coverage by outlets like the Sydney Morning Herald, The Daily Telegraph, ABC and Nine Network framed narratives on leadership, while interest groups such as the Australian Workers' Union and Business Council of Australia engaged in endorsements and advertising.
- Writ issued and close of rolls handled by the Electoral Commission of New South Wales in early March 2019. - Candidate nominations closed under the Parliamentary Electorates and Elections Act timeline. - Early voting and postal voting periods preceded election day amid logistical arrangements with the New South Wales Police Force for ballot security. - Election day: 23 March 2019, with counting procedures for the Legislative Assembly of New South Wales and the Legislative Council of New South Wales beginning immediately and continuing under distribution of preferences and quota calculations.
The Coalition retained a majority in the Legislative Assembly of New South Wales with Gladys Berejiklian continuing as Premier of New South Wales, while Labor under Michael Daley suffered a net loss in key metropolitan seats including Ryde and Lane Cove. The Australian Greens New South Wales increased their presence in inner-city electorates such as Newtown and Balmain, while minor parties including the Shooters, Fishers and Farmers Party captured regional seats like Monaro. In the Legislative Council of New South Wales, the result produced a diverse crossbench featuring the Animal Justice Party, Pauline Hanson's One Nation, and The Shooters, Fishers and Farmers Party, affecting the balance for legislative negotiations with the Berejiklian ministry. Swing percentages varied across districts influenced by local campaigns in places like Blue Mountains, Penrith, and Wollongong.
Following the count, Gladys Berejiklian was reappointed as Premier of New South Wales and formed her ministry drawn from the Liberal Party and the National Party. Opposition reshuffles in Labor saw internal review and leadership speculation involving figures such as Jodi McKay and Chris Minns in subsequent months. Legislative negotiations in the Legislative Council of New South Wales required crossbench support from parties including the Animal Justice Party, Shooters, Fishers and Farmers Party, and Pauline Hanson's One Nation on contentious bills related to infrastructure and reform measures championed by the Berejiklian ministry.
Prominent retiring members before the election included MPs from the Liberal Party and the Labor Party, affecting preselections in electorates such as Sydney, Blacktown, and Parramatta. Candidate lists featured high-profile contesters including Gladys Berejiklian (Liberal), Michael Daley (Labor), David Shoebridge (Greens), and notable minor party candidates such as leaders from the Shooters, Fishers and Farmers Party and Pauline Hanson's One Nation. The Electoral Commission of New South Wales published official nominations and ballot papers, with independent candidates and community figures contesting seats in regional centres like Coffs Harbour, Tamworth, and Albury.
Category:Elections in New South Wales Category:2019 elections in Australia