📰 Tim Wilson Goldstein Comeback Close as Melbourne Election Results Roll In
In a major development in the Melbourne federal election results, Tim Wilson is on the verge of reclaiming the Goldstein seat from incumbent Zoe Daniel. This close battle could signal a key reversal in the 2022 teal wave.
🔁 Zoe Daniel Goldstein Lead in Jeopardy
Independent MP Zoe Daniel, who made headlines in 2022 by winning Goldstein from the Liberals, is now trailing behind former MP Tim Wilson.
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As of Tuesday evening, Wilson is ahead by fewer than 1,000 votes.
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The race hinges on roughly 5,000 postal votes and remaining absentee ballots, which historically favor the Liberal Party.
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ABC’s Antony Green has now projected a Tim Wilson Goldstein win, as vote trends continue in his favor.
🗣️ Zoe Daniel Not Conceding Yet
Despite the swing, Zoe Daniel has not conceded.
🗨️ “With the margin in the hundreds and the remaining votes in the thousands, it seems sensible to wait,” she said.
Daniel initially declared victory on Saturday night, but by Monday acknowledged the margin was far too close to call.
📊 Melbourne Federal Election Results: Big Picture
The contest in Goldstein is part of a larger story unfolding in the Melbourne federal election results, where other teal-held and Liberal seats are also seeing tight contests:
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Kooyong: Independent Monique Ryan is in a tough race with Liberal Amelia Hamer.
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Curtin, Mackellar, Warringah, and Wentworth: Teal independents are gaining ground.
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Bradfield: Independent Nicolette Boele is neck-and-neck with Liberal Gisele Kapterian.
📍 Background on Goldstein
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Goldstein, a bayside electorate in Melbourne, was a Liberal stronghold until 2022.
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Zoe Daniel, a former journalist, claimed the seat with a 3.3% margin during the teal wave.
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Tim Wilson represented the seat from 2016 to 2022 and was known for his role in the marriage equality debate.
🚗 Campaign Highlights and Controversies
Tim Wilson ran a high-profile campaign this year, though he was criticized for an ad featuring a “tradie” who turned out to be a Liberal campaign staffer — raising questions about authenticity.
Despite this, the Tim Wilson Goldstein campaign gained momentum, particularly through postal votes, which now appear to be pushing him ahead of Zoe Daniel.
🔧 What's Next?
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The count continues with a focus on postal and absentee ballots.
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Final results are expected in the coming days, but momentum appears to favor Tim Wilson in Goldstein.
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If confirmed, it will mark the first teal loss since 2022 and a symbolic win for Peter Dutton’s Liberal Party.
