Elections for the New South Wales Legislative Assembly were held in the state of New South Wales, Australia, on Saturday 13 February 1971. The Liberal-Country Party coalition government led by Sir Robert Askin won a third term in office. The Labor Party opposition was led by Pat Hills.

Quick Facts All 96 seats in the New South Wales Legislative Assembly 49 Assembly seats were needed for a majority, First party ...

1971 New South Wales state election

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All 96 seats in the New South Wales Legislative Assembly 49 Assembly seats were needed for a majority
First party Second party   Leader Robert Askin Pat Hills Party Liberal/Country coalition Labor Leader since 17 July 1959 2 December 1968 Leader's seat Collaroy Phillip Last election 53 seats 39 seats Seats won 49 45 Seat change 4 6 Percentage 44.39% 45.02% Swing 4.71 1.93
Two-candidate-preferred margin by electorate
Premier before election Bob Askin Liberal/Country coalition Elected Premier Bob Askin Liberal/Country coalition

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The Legislative Assembly had been enlarged by two members to 96 for the 1971 election. The seats of Sturt and Casino were established. Until 2019, this was the last time the Coalition won a third-term in New South Wales.

• In addition, Labor held the seat of Georges River, which it had won from the Liberals at the 1970 by-election.

• Candidates of the 1971 New South Wales state election