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2009 Frome state by-election

Frome, pictured mid-north and outlined in purple, is a rural seat nestled between the seats of Goyder and Stuart. At around 7000 km2, the seat covers the industrial city of Port Pirie and surrounding agricultural areas including Clare.

A by-election was held for the South Australian House of Assembly seat of Frome on 17 January 2009.[1] This was triggered by the resignation of former premier and state Liberal MHA Rob Kerin.[2] The seat had been retained by the Liberals at the 2006 state election on a 3.4 per cent margin, and at the 2002 state election on an 11.5 per cent margin.[3]

The writ for the by-election was issued on 28 November, with the rolls closing on 8 December. Candidate nominations closed 18 December at midday.

Independent candidate Geoff Brock ended up winning the seat from the Liberals in a very close contest.

  1. ^ "Libs upset by Frome poll date". ABC Online. 13 November 2008. Retrieved 1 February 2009.
  2. ^ "Kerin quits politics". Independent Weekly (Fairfax Media). 12 November 2008. Retrieved 1 February 2009.
  3. ^ Green, Antony (20 April 2006). "South Australian Election 2006 : Green Guide : Frome". ABC Online. Retrieved 1 February 2009.
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