1983 Liberal Party of Australia leadership election
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An election for the leadership of the Liberal Party of Australia took place on 11 March 1983, following the resignation of Malcolm Fraser following his defeat at the 1983 federal election. The contest was won by Andrew Peacock over John Howard by 36 votes to 20.[1]
Results
The following table gives the ballot results:
| Name | Votes | Percentage | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Andrew Peacock | 36 | 64.28 | |
| John Howard | 20 | 35.72 | |
See also
References
- ^ "New Liberal Leadership". The Canberra Times. 12 March 1983. p. 2.
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