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1980 Northern Territory general election

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on Saturday June 7, 1980. It was the first to be held since self-government was attained two years earlier, and was won by the incumbent
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Sitting members are listed in bold. Successful candidates are highlighted in the relevant colour.
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Although the CLP's share of the vote increased by almost 10 percentage points, it lost one seat.
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Summary of the results of the 1980 Northern Territory general election.
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The only independent member of the Legislative Assembly,
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Results of the Northern Territory general election, 1980
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Elections and referendums in the Northern Territory
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Paul Everingham
Jon Isaacs
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Labor
Jingili
Millner

Chief Minister
Paul Everingham
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Chief Minister
Paul Everingham
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Paul Everingham
Dawn Lawrie
Nightcliff
Results of the Northern Territory general election, 1980
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