1966 Australian Federal Election
Vietnam election26 November 1966 · Holt to the Dismissal · 124 seats, 63 for a majority
A federal election was held in Australia on 26 November 1966. All 124 seats in the House of Representatives were up for election.
Held in wartime. This election took place while the country was engaged in Vietnam War (1965–1973). Conflicts →
Prime Minister before
Harold Holt
Liberal/Country coalition
Prime Minister (continued)
Harold Holt
Liberal/Country coalition
Largest force
Liberal–Country Coalition
82 of 124 seats
Turnout
95.1%
The result
Liberal–Country Coalition
Harold Holt · 50.0% of votes · +10 seats
82
seats
Labor
Arthur Calwell · 40.0% of votes · -9 seats
41
seats
1 further seat went to parties and independents outside the main contenders listed above.