Oakeshott resigned from the National Party on 9 March 2002, and subsequently retained the seat as an independent at the 2003 New South Wales State election, gaining 69.75% of the primary vote, compared to 14% for the National Party candidate.
Oakeshott resigned from the National Party on 9 March 2002. This was compared to 14% for the National Party candidate. Oakeshott subsequently retained the seat as an independent at the 2003 New South Wales State election. This was compared to 14% for the National Party candidate. Oakeshott subsequently was gaining 69.75% of the primary vote. This was compared to 14% for the National Party candidate.