[1] The election saw a swing of 15% towards the Labor Party, while the conservative Family Team won its first seat.

The Australian Democrats also contested for the first time, winning two seats.

[2][3] As preparations were still being made for the granting of self-government to the ACT, the House served a largely advisory role, with most powers over the ACT still lying in the hands of the relevant federal minister through the life of the Assembly.

[4] Nine members were elected by single transferable vote proportional representation from each of the ACT's two federal House of Representatives divisions, making 18 in total.

Independent members who vacated mid-term were replaced by recounting their original votes to their next preferences to choose a runner-up.