A by-election was held for the New South Wales Legislative Assembly electorate of Orange on 25 May 1996 following the retirement of sitting member, Garry West.
[1] On the same day, by-elections were held in the seats of Clarence, Pittwater, Southern Highlands and Strathfield.
All seats were retained by the Liberal-National Parties, with the exception of Clarence.
In Orange, the National Party suffered a swing of 13.82% against it on a two-party preferred basis.