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Tim Wilson Holds Provisional 128-Vote Lead in Goldstein as Preference Distribution Begins

The Australian Electoral Commission's full preference count could alter the narrow margin, with a recount likely if the final gap falls to 100 votes or fewer.

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Overview

  • Liberal candidate Tim Wilson has a provisional 128-vote lead over Teal independent Zoe Daniel in the federal seat of Goldstein.
  • The Australian Electoral Commission (AEC) is conducting a full distribution of preferences, which could change the outcome.
  • Under AEC rules, a recount will be automatically triggered if the final margin is 100 votes or fewer.
  • Zoe Daniel has refused to concede the seat, emphasizing the need to wait for the completion of the preference distribution process.
  • Wilson has declared victory for the second time, calling the result unprecedented and claiming his campaign marked significant political milestones.