Liberals Reclaim Goldstein, Eye Bradfield in Election

Liberal MP Tim Wilson has reclaimed the Victorian seat of Goldstein from independent Zoe Daniel, marking the first time a 'teal' independent has lost their seat since the movement's breakthrough in 2022. Wilson's comeback, driven by strong postal vote support, provides a rare success for the Coalition after broader election losses. Zoe Daniel has yet to formally concede, citing the close margin and remaining uncounted votes. In New South Wales, the seat of Bradfield remains closely contested, with Liberal Gisele Kapterian narrowly leading teal candidate Nicolette Boele, potentially adding another gain for the Liberals. These results suggest shifting fortunes for the Liberals in some urban areas, even as their overall poor performance triggers internal debate over future policy directions, including nuclear energy. Teal independents have, however, managed to hold onto other key seats.