1996 Pittwater state by-election

The 1996 Pittwater state by-election was held on 25 May 1996 for the New South Wales Legislative Assembly electorate of Pittwater following the retirement of sitting member, Jim Longley.
On the same day, by-elections were held in the seats of [1996 1996 Clarence state by-election|Clarence state by-election|Clarence], Orange, Southern Highlands and Strathfield.
All seats were retained by the Liberal-National parties, with the exception of Clarence. In Pittwater, the Liberal Party retained the seat despite a swing of 5.81% against them on a two-party preferred basis.

Results

Jim Longley resigned.