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Teal Nicolette Boele wins Bradfield over Liberal candidate after dramatic recount

Independent defeats Gisele Kapterian in Sydney seat although result could still be challenged by LiberalsAustralia news live: latest politics updatesFull federal election results: live Australian Senate seat countSee our full coverage of the Australian electionGet our breaking news email, free app or daily news podcastIndependent Nicolette Boele has won the Sydney seat of Bradfield, defeating Liberal Gisele Kapterian with a wafer-thin margin of just 26 votes.The Australian Electoral Commission said Kapterian won on the initial distribution of preferences by just eight votes, before a recount was ordered. The final result, announced on Wednesday afternoon, showed Boele won following rulings on ballot paper formality.Sign up for Guardian Australia’s breaking news email Continue reading...

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