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Australian Electoral Commission
The previous member for Isaacs was Greg Wilton, who represented the electorate from 1996–2000. The writ for the by-election was issued on 30 June 2000.
Demographic Rating: Outer Metropolitan
Seat Status: Safe Labor
Two Party Preferred:
LP: 43.60%
ALP: 56.40%
Two Candidate Preferred:
DEM: 33.96%
ALP: 66.04%
A total of 6 candidates nominated for the 12 August 2000 Isaacs by-election compared with 8 at the 1998 federal election. There were 81 329 electors enrolled for the 12 August 2000 by-election. The Divisional Returning Officer for Isaacs declared Ann Corcoran (ALP) as the new Member on 18 August 2000.
| Candidates | Party | Votes | % |
|---|---|---|---|
| BROOK, Patricia | FST | 3 270 | 5.36 |
| FLETCHER, Haydn | DEM | 10 540 | 17.28 |
| HUTCHISON, Mary | GRN | 5 539 | 9.08 |
| KING, Gail | DLP | 1 832 | 3.00 |
| WESLEY, Carl | IND | 5 329 | 8.74 |
| #CORCORAN, Ann | ALP | 34 483 | 56.54 |
| … | UNI | ||
| … | NLP | ||
| … | HAN | ||
| … | LP | ||
| FORMAL | 60 993 | 91.84 | |
| INFORMAL | 5 420 | 8.16 | |
| TOTAL | 66 413 | 81.65 | |
The AEC acknowledges the Traditional Owners of country throughout Australia and recognises their continuing connection to land, waters, culture and community. We pay our respects to Elders past, present and emerging.