The election was the first held since Premier William Kidston, formerly of the Labour Party, had founded a new movement with his own supporters as well as the Parliamentary Conservatives.

The end result of the election was an improvement in Kidston's position, although he was still in minority government with Labour support.

The main opposition group was Robert Philp's Conservatives.

This election used contingent voting, at least in the single-member districts.

[7] The Legislative Council was a fully nominated body.