1969 Liberal Party of Australia leadership spill

Liberal Party of Australia
leadership spill, 1969

← 1968 7 November 1969 1971 →

Candidate John Gorton William McMahon David Fairbairn First Ballot 34–40 (est.) 20–25 (est.) 5–6 (est.) Seat Higgins (Vic.) Lowe (NSW) Farrer (NSW)

Leader before election John Gorton Elected Leader John Gorton

The Liberal Party of Australia held a leadership spill on 7 November 1969, following the party's poor performance at the federal election on 25 October. Prime Minister John Gorton was re-elected as the party's leader, defeating challengers William McMahon and David Fairbairn.