A by-election was held for the New South Wales Legislative Assembly electorate of Western Division of Camden on 16 June 1856 because James Macarthur was concerned about the constitutionality of the transition to responsible government and resigned. Dates Result James Macarthur was concerned about the constitutionality of the transition to responsible government and resigned. See also Electoral results for the district of Western Division of Camden List of New South Wales state by-elections References 1856 elections in Australia New South Wales state by-elections 1850s in New South Wales