Candidates of the Queensland state election, 1986

This is a list of candidates who stood for the 1986 Queensland state election. The election was held on 1 November 1986.

By-elections

• On 19 May 1984, Henry Palaszczuk (Labor) was elected to succeed Kevin Hooper (Labor), who had died on 9 March 1984, as the member for Archerfield.
• On 4 August 1984, Terry Gygar (Liberal) was elected to succeed Dr Denis Murphy, who had died on 21 June 1984, as the member for Stafford.
• On 16 February 1985, Paul Braddy (Labor) was elected to succeed Keith Wright (Labor), who had resigned on 5 November 1984, as the member for Rockhampton.
• On 2 November 1985, Paul Clauson (National) was elected to succeed John Goleby (National), who had died on 10 September 1985, as the member for Redlands.

Retiring Members

Candidates

Sitting members at the time of the election are shown in bold text.

See also

• Queensland state election, 1986
• Members of the Queensland Legislative Assembly, 1983–1986
• Members of the Queensland Legislative Assembly, 1986–1989
• List of political parties in Australia

References

• Queensland Legislative Assembly (17 March 1987). Details of polling at general election held on 1 November 1986. pp. 4–8.