Thank you Bradfield

Thank you to the people of Bradfield for once again giving me the honour of representing you in the federal Parliament.

While the results have not yet been declared and counting continues, it is now clear that I have been re-elected.

I want to congratulate all of the other candidates: Nicolette Boele, David Brigden, Martin Cousins, Janine Kitson, Rob Fletcher and Michael Lowe. It is not easy to put yourself out there and seek the support of your fellow Australians.

I also particularly want to thank all the hard working volunteers - those who supported my campaign, and those who campaigned for other candidates.

Hundreds of people were up early to hand out at railway stations, wave signs along our main roads and speak to Bradfield locals in shopping centres and public spaces.

Hundreds too had posters in their homes or businesses - for me and for other candidates.

And of course I want to thank everybody who cast a vote.

Our democracy is a precious thing - and it only works when we all participate vigorously.

I want to say to those who did not give me their first preference vote - a significantly larger number in this election than in previous elections - that I have heard your very clear message.

Many of you told me - at prepoll locations, or on polling day, or as I campaigned over the last few weeks around the electorate - why you would be making this decision.

I know that many of you had previously voted Liberal.

I have heard the message that the Liberal Party needs to do more on the complex changes needed to achieve net zero emissions and combat climate change; on supporting the equality of opportunity and outcome for women, in the workforce and in other aspects of life; and on an effective mechanism to combat the risk of corruption at Commonwealth Government level.

I also want to thank everybody who gave me their second preference. At some booths I have been getting more than 20 per cent of the second preferences of Labor voters; I interpret this as a vote for the stability that the major parties offer.

Representing Bradfield is an honour - and it is one I have never taken for granted.

So, now the result is clear, for me it is back to work, serving my constituents and being an advocate for good policy outcomes in Canberra.

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