This article provides information on candidates who stood for the 1987 Australian federal election.
Leonard Munday David Ash John Murray Twelve seats were up for election.
John Higginbotham John Murphy James Goody Phil Murray Nick Jones Bob Spanswick Ivor F Kevin Larkings Jane Smith-New Arthur Chesterfield-Evans Two seats were up for election.
The Liberal Party was defending five seats (although Senator Don Jessop contested the election as an independent).
The Australian Democrats were defending two seats (although Senator David Vigor contested the election for the Unite Australia Party).
Robert Worth Rob Robertson Helen Launer Syd Plenty Stephen Bailey John Out Bill Forster Twelve seats were up for election.
Michael Mansell Laurie Heathorn Twelve seats were up for election.
The Australian Democrats were defending two seats (although Senator John Siddons contested the election for the Unite Australia Party).