At the May 1992 by-election the Labor Party did not nominate a candidate, and a field of Independents and minor parties reduced the Liberal vote by 16 points (14 points after preferences), nevertheless won by Liberal candidate Andrew Humpherson.
The May 1992 by-election was marked by the Labor Party's decision not to nominate a candidate, creating an open field for Independents and minor parties. Despite this, the Liberal Party's vote was reduced by 16 points (14 points after preferences), but they still emerged victorious with Andrew Humpherson as their candidate.