A by-election will not be held in the South Australian electorate of Spence before the federal poll, despite the immediate resignation of its long-standing MP.
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Labor's Nick Champion announced in February he would resign from federal politics in order to contest the SA state election later this month.
Despite Mr Champion's resignation, House of Representatives Speaker Andrew Wallace said a by-election would not be held for the electorate, due to the timing of the upcoming federal election.
The election is due to be held by May 21 at the latest.
"With a general election pending, the Speaker has decided the writs will not be issued and a by-election will not be held for the federal division of Spence," Mr Wallace said in a statement.
"This will avoid the necessity for the electors of Spence to participate in three elections within a short period of time."
Mr Wallace said the next MP for Spence will be decided at the next federal election.
Mr Champion had served in the seat of Spence since 2007.
Labor has preselected transport union organiser Matt Burnell for the Adelaide northern suburbs federal seat.
Australian Associated Press
