Candidates of the 1979 Tasmanian state election

The 1979 Tasmanian state election was held on 18 July 1979.

• Ray Sherry MHA (Franklin)

• Bill Beattie MHA (Bass)

Sitting members are shown in bold text. Tickets that elected at least one MHA are highlighted in the relevant colour. Successful candidates are indicated by an asterisk (*).

Seven seats were up for election. The Labor Party was defending three seats. The Liberal Party was defending four seats.

Seven seats were up for election. The Labor Party was defending four seats. The Liberal Party was defending three seats.

Seven seats were up for election. The Labor Party was defending three seats. The Liberal Party was defending four seats.

Seven seats were up for election. The Labor Party was defending four seats. The Liberal Party was defending three seats.

Seven seats were up for election. The Labor Party was defending four seats. The Liberal Party was defending three seats.

• Members of the Tasmanian House of Assembly, 1976–1979
• Members of the Tasmanian House of Assembly, 1979–1982

• Tasmanian Parliamentary Library