Teal Monique Ryan retains key seat of Kooyong, but Liberals keep Bradfield

Two of the tightest races between the teals and Liberals in the federal election appear to have been resolved, nine days after Australians voted.

Liberal candidate for Kooyong Amelia Hamer has conceded defeat to teal independent Monique Ryan, with the result taking nine days to finalise.

But in better news for the battered Liberals, Sky News has called the northern Sydney seat of Bradfield for Gisele Kapterian by just 205 votes after a battle against another teal candidate, Nicolette Boele.

Ms Hamer posted her concession on Instagram about 4.30pm on Monday after she had called Dr Ryan to congratulate her on her re-election.

“While counting continues, it is now clear the remaining ballots will not deliver us the majority we need to win the seat,” the post said.

Monique Ryan with her supporters Malvern Campaign office the day after the federal election. Picture: Tony Gough/ NewsWire

However, fellow teal independent Nicolette Boele looks like she has missed out in Bradfield. Picture: NewsWire / Damian Shaw

Dr Ryan released a statement shortly after, thanking Ms Hamer for her campaign and wishing her the best for the future.

“I am deeply grateful to my family, friends, my incredible team, and the many, many

Kooyong volunteers, for their unwavering support over the past three years and

throughout this campaign,” Dr Ryan said.

“It’s a crucial time for Australia – we’re facing a cost-of-living crisis, housing shortages,

increasing intergenerational inequity, and our response to the global challenge of climate

change has been too slow and too incremental.

“With the Albanese government holding an increased majority, it’s time for it to show the courage we need – and respect the mandate given to it by the Australian public – by taking real action on these issues.

“I’m grateful for the opportunity to continue to hold the government to account on the economy, climate, health, and the other critical issues for my community.”

Liberal candidate for Kooyong Amelia Hamer with former leader Peter Dutton during the election campaign. Picture: James Brickwood/Pool/ NewsWire

Ms Hamer said standing as the Liberal candidate “has been an honour” and thanked a list of groups who had supported her campaign.

“To the more than 54,811 Kooyong locals who voted for me, thank you for your confidence and trust in me as a potential representative,” she said.

“To those who took the time to speak with me and share your perspectives, values and ideas, thank you.

“To all our incredible volunteers who knocked on countless doors, stood at train stations in the early mornings, and shopping centres on the weekend thank you.”

Ms Hamer concluded the post by saying the Liberal values “like individual freedom, equality of opportunity, and free enterprise”, are “timeless” and “worth fighting for”.

“We are so lucky to have a beautiful local community, a fair democracy, and a wonderful country,” she said.

“I hope to play my small part in making it a better place, now and into the future.”

Controversial moments Kooyong

The battle for the seat of Kooyong was one of the most closely watched of the May 23 election, after controversial moments derailed the campaign for both candidates.

As election campaigning began to ramp up in March, Dr Ryan’s husband was forced to apologise after he was filmed tearing down a corflute poster belonging to rival candidate Ms Hamer.

Monique Ryan has won the seat of Kooyong after a tough fight. Picture: NewsWire / Diego Fedele

Ms Hamer was called out by Nine newspapers for owning properties in Canberra and London, despite claiming to be a renter throughout her election campaign. Picture: NewsWire/ David Crosling

A month later, Ms Hamer was called out by Nine newspapers for owning properties in Canberra and London, despite claiming to be a renter throughout her election campaign.

Dr Ryan claimed Kooyong at the 2022 election, where she controversially booted former treasurer Josh Frydenberg.

Dr Ryan was a pediatric neurologist at the Royal Children’s Hospital in Melbourne before she entered politics.

“I was elected to advocate for urgent action on climate change, integrity in politics, and a strong and sustainable economy,” her website says.

Originally published as Teal Monique Ryan retains key seat of Kooyong, but Liberals keep Bradfield