Arthur Rylah Liberal Party of Australia (Victorian Division) Rupert Hamer Liberal Party of Australia (Victorian Division) Member of the Legislative Assembly for Kew (1971–1981) Premier of Victoria Elections Related

A by-election for the seat of Kew was held on 17 April 1971 following the resignation of then Deputy Premier, Arthur Rylah.

Since it was first created in 1927, the electoral district of Kew has typically been a safe seat for the Liberal Party.

The by-election was called after the sitting member and Deputy Premier at the time, Arthur Rylah, resigned from parliament.

Rylah's resignation followed a failed attempt from members of the local East Kew branch to challenge his preselection.