A by-election was held for the Victorian Legislative Assembly seat of Rodney on 4 March 1989. The by-election was triggered by the resignation on 25 January of sitting National Party MP Eddie Hann.
Results
edit| Party | Candidate | Votes | % | ±% | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| National | Noel Maughan | 17,217 | 66.33 | −0.57 | |
| Liberal | Donald Oberin | 8,741 | 33.67 | +20.19 | |
| Total formal votes | 25,958 | 93.46 | −4.96 | ||
| Informal votes | 1,847 | 6.64 | +4.96 | ||
| Turnout | 27,805 | 88.14 | −6.43 | ||
| National hold | Swing | −12.29 | |||
References
edit- ^ Report on the Rodney district by-election, 4 March 1989. State Electoral Office Victoria. 1989.