A by-election was held in the state electoral district of Blacktown on 14 October 2017. The by-election was triggered by the resignation of John Robertson (Labor).[1] Robertson served as state Leader of the Opposition from 2011 until 2014.
The by-election was held on the same day as by-elections Cootamundra and Murray.
Candidates
The candidates in ballot paper order are as follows:[2]
Resident of Doonside and incumbent Mayor of Blacktown and Blacktown councillor since 2004. Bali also serves as President of the New South Wales Branch and National Vice President of the Australian Workers' Union.[3]