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A snapshot of the seat of Perth

The seat of Perth is one of five electorates facing a by-election on Saturday.

PERTH

* By-election triggered by May resignation of Labor's Tim Hammond who retired so that he could spend more time with his young family.

* Held by Hammond with a 3.3 per cent margin.

* Perth is based on the central part of the West Australian capital.

* Labor candidate Patrick Gorman, former Kevin Rudd staffer and WA Labor secretary, is expected to win.

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* Fifteen candidates have nominated, but no Liberal candidate standing

* Key issues: education, transport, health, WA's GST share.


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