When was the last state election NSW?
The 2019 New South Wales state election was held on Saturday 23 March 2019 to elect the 57th Parliament of New South Wales, including all 93 seats in the Legislative Assembly and 21 of the 42 seats in the Legislative Council.
Was there a 2015 election?
The 2015 United States elections were held (for the most part) on Tuesday, November 3. The off-year election included a special election for Speaker of the House.
Who is in power in NSW 2015?
The one-term incumbent Liberal/National Coalition Government led by Premier Mike Baird and Deputy Premier Troy Grant was re-elected to a second four-year term with a slightly reduced majority in the Legislative Assembly, where government is formed.
How often state elections NSW?
State and local government elections are conducted by the NSW Electoral Commission and are held every four years (in different years) as determined by legislation. A state general election can only be held before the end of the four-year term if the Governor of New South Wales dissolves the Parliament.
How long has NSW been liberal?
As the Liberal Party has, since its foundation in 1945, been either the largest or second largest party in the New South Wales Legislative Assembly, its leader is usually either the Premier or the Leader of the Opposition, depending on the majority or minority respectively of the party.
Who is in power in NSW government?
The current premier is Dominic Perrottet, the leader of the New South Wales Liberal Party, who assumed office on 5 October 2021. Perrottet replaced Gladys Berejiklian on 5 October 2021, after Berejiklian resigned as premier.
How often are state elections held Australia?
Following amendments to electoral legislation in 2011, State General Elections for both houses are now held every four years on the second Saturday in March.