A by-election for the seat of Cessnock in the New South Wales Legislative Assembly was held on 21 February 1981. The by-election was triggered by the resignation of Bob Brown () to successfully contest the federal House of Representatives seat of Hunter at the 1980 election.
By-elections for the seats of Maitland, Oxley and Sturt were held on the same day.
Dates Date Event 22 January 1981 Writ of election issued by the Speaker of the Legislative Assembly and close of electoral rolls. 29 January 1981 Close of nominations 21 February 1981 Polling day, between the hours of 8 am and 6 pm 13 March 1981 Return of writ
Results
Bob Brown () resigned to successfully contest the federal House of Representatives seat of Hunter.
See also Electoral results for the district of Cessnock List of New South Wales state by-elections
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