2023 Fadden by-election

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The 2023 Fadden by-election was held on 15 July 2023 in the Queensland electorate of Fadden, after the resignation of Liberal National MP Stuart Robert on 18 May 2023. It was won by Cameron Caldwell from the Liberal National Party (LNP), keeping the seat as a safe LNP area.

Results:
- Cameron Caldwell (LNP): 49.08% of primary votes; 63.35% two-party-preferred (TPP); swing of about +4.46 on primary and +2.72 on TPP.
- Letitia Del Fabbro (Labor): 22.06% primary; 36.65% TPP.
- Sandy Roach (One Nation): 8.90% primary.
- Suzette Luyken (Legalise Cannabis Australia): 7.24% primary.
- Scott Turner (Greens): 6.17% primary.
- Belinda Jones (Independent): about 1.05% primary.

Context:
- The by-election occurred on the Gold Coast, a mix of residential, commercial, and tourist areas.
- The seat had been held by the LNP since its creation, with Stuart Robert serving since 2007.
- The by-election followed a broader political period, including other by-elections in the 47th Parliament.

Campaign themes:
- The Liberal/Nationals campaigned on cost of living and opposition to the Indigenous Voice to Parliament.
- Labor focused on the Robodebt scheme.