1982 Liberal Party of Australia leadership spill
A spill of the leadership of the Liberal Party of Australia took place on 8 April 1982, following former Foreign Minister Andrew Peacock's dissatisfaction with the party's direction under Prime Minister Malcolm Fraser. Fraser beat Peacock's challenge for the leadership of the Liberal Party, 54 votes to 27.[1]
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Results
The following table gives the ballot results:
Name | Votes | Percentage | |
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Malcolm Fraser | 54 | 66.66 | |
Andrew Peacock | 27 | 33.33 |
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References
- "Australian premier coasts past leadership challenge". The Christian Science Monitor. 9 April 1982. Retrieved 3 December 2016.
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