Overview

• Bradfield, a Liberal stronghold since 1949, faces an unexpected challenge as independent Nicolette Boele narrows the gap with a 3.36% swing in her favor.
• Gisele Kapterian’s lead has dropped to 80 votes following a surge in postal and absentee ballots, leaving the outcome uncertain.
• Between 1,000 and 1,500 postal and remote votes remain to be counted, with the Australian Electoral Commission set to trigger an automatic recount if the margin remains under 100 votes.
• Bradfield is one of four unresolved House of Representatives seats, alongside Calwell, Flinders, and Longman, critical to finalizing parliamentary composition.
• Senate vote counting continues, with tight contests for final seats in Tasmania, Queensland, and Victoria likely to shape crossbench dynamics.