January 1882 East Macquarie colonial by-election

A by-election was held for the New South Wales Legislative Assembly electorate of East Macquarie on 19 January 1882 because Edmund Webb resigned to accept appointment to the Legislative Council.

Webb, William Brodribb, John Sutherland and Samuel Terry were appointed to the Legislative Council at the same time, and the by-elections for Mudgee, Redfern and Wentworth were held between 11 and 23 January.

Result
Edmund Webb was appointed to the Legislative Council.