Retiring Members

Note: The Liberal MLA for Bligh, Morton Cohen, died shortly before the election. No by-election was held.

Labor

• Howard Fowles MLA (Illawarra)
• Fred Green MLA (Redfern)
• Frank Hawkins MLA (Newcastle)
• Bob Heffron MLA (Botany)
• Leo Nott MLA (Mudgee)
• Cliff Mallam MLA (Dulwich Hill)
• John McMahon MLA (Balmain)
• William Wattison MLA (Sturt)

Liberal

• George Brain MLA (Willoughby)

Country

• Richmond Manyweathers MLA (Casino)