This article provides information on candidates who stood for the 1996 Australian federal election.
Sitting members at the time of the election are shown in bold text.
Joanne Clark Bill Monaghan David Seaton Fred Skerbic Six seats were up for election.
Morris Jones F Ivor John Barbara Jade Hurley Gretel Pinniger Dian Underwood Ray Patterson David Piggin Bill Bradley Two seats were up for election.
Senators Mal Colston (Labor), David MacGibbon (Liberal), Bill O'Chee (National), Warwick Parer (Liberal), Margaret Reynolds (Labor) and John Woodley (Democrats) were not up for re-election.
Michelle Mac Nevin Chris Leth David Howse Ross McKay Six seats were up for election.
Senators Kim Carr (Labor), Jacinta Collins (Labor), Julian McGauran (National), Jim Short (Liberal) and Judith Troeth (Liberal) were not up for re-election.
The seat held by Senator Gareth Evans (Labor) was also not up for re-election but was vacant due to his resignation to contest the House of Representatives; this vacancy was filled in April by Stephen Conroy.
Stephen Raskovy Maurice Smith Michael Good Neil Green John Abbotto David Armstrong Six seats were up for election.