Northern_Territory_general_election,_1987
A general election was held in the Northern Territory, Australia on Saturday 7 March 1987. Although the incumbent Country Liberal Party (CLP) won a majority under new leader Stephen Hatton, the party's vote was down almost 20 percentage points. Labor's vote remained virtually unchanged. As in 1983, its assembly tally was six. Two former-CLP independents were re-elected in their seats. Noel Padgham-Purich was re-elected to Koolpinyah, while Denis Collins was re-elected to Sadadeen as an independent. Former Chief Minister Ian Tuxworth was also re-elected as a member of the NT Nationals.
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Northern_Territory_general_election,_1987
A general election was held in the Northern Territory, Australia on Saturday 7 March 1987. Although the incumbent Country Liberal Party (CLP) won a majority under new leader Stephen Hatton, the party's vote was down almost 20 percentage points. Labor's vote remained virtually unchanged. As in 1983, its assembly tally was six. Two former-CLP independents were re-elected in their seats. Noel Padgham-Purich was re-elected to Koolpinyah, while Denis Collins was re-elected to Sadadeen as an independent. Former Chief Minister Ian Tuxworth was also re-elected as a member of the NT Nationals.
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A general election was held in ...... a member of the NT Nationals.
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start date
1987-03-07
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Northern Territory general election, 1987
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after election
after party
Country Liberal Party
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before party
Country Liberal Party
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1986-05-14
1986-08-19
next election
Northern Territory general election, 1990
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Australian Labor Party
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previous election
Northern Territory general election, 1983
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seats for election
All 25 seats of the Northern Territory Legislative Assembly
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Northern Territory general election