This article provides information on candidates who stood for the 1961 Australian federal election.
Sitting members at the time of the election are shown in bold text.
Tickets that elected at least one Senator are highlighted in the relevant colour.
Herbert Daley Ben Bernard Albert Milne Five seats were up for election.
Senators Gordon Brown (Labor), Felix Dittmer (Labor), Roy Kendall (Liberal), Ted Maher (Country) and Ian Wood (Liberal) were not up for re-election.
James Dwyer Damien Kennedy Lyndon Barker Six seats were up for election.
Senators George Branson (Liberal), Harry Cant (Labor), Joe Cooke (Labor), Tom Drake-Brockman (Country) and Malcolm Scott (Liberal) were not up for re-election.