Insane detail one month after election

Perth Now

2 days ago

One month after Australians cast their ballots at the federal election, the Liberal Party could be in for yet another blow to its ranks as Nicolette Boele extends in the nailbiter Bradfield recount.
The Climate 200-backed independent candidate was ahead of Liberal Gisele Kapterian by just 28 votes in the Sydney seat on Tuesday morning. Independent candidate Nicolette Boele is leading in the nailbiter Bradfield recount. NewsWire / Damian Shaw Credit: News Corp Australia Ms Boele was initially declared Bradfield's winner but an administration error was uncovered and cut her lead. NewsWire / Damian Shaw Credit: News Corp Australia
With the recount at 85 per cent complete, a win for Ms Kapterian is becoming less likely, but is not impossible.
Ms Boele was initially declared the winner of the seat but an administration error was uncovered and dramatically cut her lead.
Ms Kapterian then led by eight votes, triggering a total recount late last month.
The tight count did not stop her being welcomed into the Liberal party room and even partaking in the leadership vote that saw Sussan Ley elected party leader.
Losing Bradfield, which the Liberals have held since the Sydney electorate's creation, would further slim the party's numbers.
The Australian Electoral Commision was expecting to declare a final result either on Tuesday afternoon or Wednesday. Liberal candidate Gisele Kapterian will have a hard time overcoming Ms Boele's lead. Newswire / Gaye Gerard Credit: News Corp Australia Ms Kapterian has already been welcomed to the Liberal party room and took part in the leadership vote. NewsWire / Jeremy Piper Credit: News Corp Australia
Meanwhile, Ms Boele on Monday thanked volunteers for cooking for her scrutineers, praising the community spirit.
'While our scrutineers are hard at work following every vote, a team of volunteers have been showing up each day at the shed with hot lunches – home-cooked, thoughtful, and generous,' she posted on social media.
'No fuss, no spotlight, just people quietly taking care of each other.
'This is what community looks like. And it's been the heartbeat of this campaign from day one.
'No matter what happens, it is such a joy to be part of this community.'