History-making Tim Wilson wins in Goldstein, Amelia Hamer hopes in Kooyong in postal vote surge against teals

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Goldstein: A Tight Race

The Goldstein seat saw a dramatic turnaround. Initially, independent Zoe Daniel appeared victorious, but a surge in postal votes gave the win to Liberal candidate Tim Wilson. Wilson's victory marks several milestones: he's the first federal MP to regain their seat after being defeated by an independent, the first MP to defeat a teal independent, and the first Liberal in over a century to win a seat from an independent in a general election. Daniel has not yet conceded.

Kooyong: Hamer's Cautious Optimism

In Kooyong, Liberal candidate Amelia Hamer initially considered conceding but held on due to encouraging pre-poll results. Her team is cautiously optimistic, with the final outcome depending on postal votes. Hamer reflected on the campaign's shortcomings, suggesting the Liberals lacked substantive policy and a clear vision, impacting their results.

Key Takeaways

  • Postal votes significantly impacted the outcomes in both Goldstein and Kooyong.
  • Tim Wilson's victory in Goldstein represents multiple political milestones.
  • Amelia Hamer's campaign highlighted the need for the Liberal Party to present more substantial policies.
  • Automatic recounts will occur if the vote margins remain within 100 votes.
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