There were two by-elections in the 46th parliament, both in 2020 in the seats of Eden-Monaro and Groom, though in both instances the by-elections were won by the incumbent party.[16][17] Nick Champion resigned from the House of Representatives in February 2022 to contest the South Australian state election.[18] A by-election was not held for his seat of Spence as it would be too close to the federal election.[19]