[1] The Liberal Party led by William John Patterson formed the government.
[2] The Co-operative Commonwealth Federation (CCF) led by George Hara Williams formed the official opposition.
After Williams resigned his seat to serve in the army in 1941,[3] John Hewgill Brockelbank became house leader for the CCF.
[4] Charles Agar served as speaker for the assembly.
By-elections were held to replace members for various reasons:[6]