The 1996 Pittwater state by-election was held on 25 May 1996 for the New South Wales Legislative Assembly electorate of Pittwater following the retirement of sitting member, Jim Longley (Liberal).
[1] On the same day, by-elections were held in the seats of Clarence, Orange, Southern Highlands and Strathfield.
All seats were retained by the Liberal-National parties, with the exception of Clarence.
[2] In Pittwater, the Liberal Party retained the seat despite a swing of 5.81% against them on a two-party preferred basis.
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