1954 Phillip state by-election

A by-election was held for the New South Wales Legislative Assembly electorate of Phillip on 14 August 1954 because of the death of Tom Shannon.

Candidates

Wal Campbell was the proprietor and editor of The Rock, an anti-catholic paper. He stated that his policies would be similar to Labor, however he was opposed to sectarianism in the party. This was the only time he was a candidate for the Legislative Assembly.
Pat Hills was a toolmaker, engineer and the Lord Mayor of Sydney.

Result

Tom Shannon died.