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Partial Recount Ordered in Goldstein as Bradfield Still to Be Decided — as It Happened

Starting May 28, the Australian Electoral Commission will conduct a limited recount of ballots in the Goldstein electorate of Victoria, following a narrow 260-vote lead held by Liberal candidate Tim Wilson over independent Zoe Daniel.
The recount followed Daniel’s request for a full recount due to errors and unusual vote fluctuations, but the AEC declined citing the rigorous preference count already conducted.
Thousands of postal votes heavily favored Wilson, who reclaimed a seat he lost to Daniel in 2022, marking a rare defeat for the Climate 200-backed independent in a closely watched contest.
Daniel stated she sought a recount on expert advice and acknowledged the AEC’s decision, expressing gratitude to scrutineers but said she would make no further comment until completion.
The partial recount may alter the narrow margin, but Wilson’s return suggests the Liberal Party can regain seats lost to 'Teal' independents, with the final Goldstein outcome still pending.

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Electoral Commission Orders Partial Recount in Goldstein, Rejects Full Review

The Australian Electoral Commission (AEC) has announced it will conduct a partial recount in the Victorian seat of Goldstein, after Liberal candidate Tim Wilson emerged 260 votes ahead of incumbent independent MP Zoe Daniel. Daniel had formally requested a full recount, but the AEC declined, citing the rigour and scrutiny already applied during the distribution of preferences. “The AEC is not undertaking a full recount, which would include repea…

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