A by-election for the seat of Sydney-Phillip in the New South Wales Legislative Assembly was held on 14 October 1895 because of the resignation of Dick Meagher (Protectionist).
[1] Meagher had defended George Dean who had been charged with attempting to murder his wife.
The publicity from the case helped Meagher win the election for Sydney-Phillip in July 1895.
Meagher initially denied the accusation,[3] however subsequently confessed stating "I am determined to endure mental torture no longer, nor to stifle the voice of truth … This awful lesson of my life I will endeavour to atone for in another clime.
[2][4] Sir Henry Parkes announced himself as a candidate,[5] however he withdrew prior to the nominations.