Queensland by-elections

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By-elections in Queensland mainly occur for 3 reasons, usually either the death or resignation of Member of Parliament, they can also be called as a result of a decision by the Court of Disputed Returns.

[edit] State by-elections

Queensland State by-elections can be called for a number of reasons in addition to the three mentioned at the start of the article.

A Member cannot remain in Parliament if they are elected to another of government, Commonwealth, State, or Local, or take up a paid appointment with another government. .

Certain conduct by Members, including conviction of an offence or being absent from the Parliament for many sitting days can lead to their seat being declared vacant.

There are a number of other circumstances where a by-election may be called as a result of complications with the election, or problems with the Member taking up their seat.

In the 19th Century, by-elections were called when the Queensland Parliament was expanded. Since then, increases in the number of Members of Parliament and associated redrawing of boundaries, have taken place in the lead up to a General Election.

[edit] List of Queensland state by-elections

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