Challenge to election result in Bradfield

The AEC notes the petition lodged with the High Court sitting as the Court of Disputed Returns by Gisele Kapterian for the election for the seat of Bradfield in NSW. 

This is a legislated option for any participant in the federal election to potentially exercise and we respect the right of anyone to do so. 

Electoral Commissioner Jeff Pope said the Court of Disputed Returns has a critical role in providing further assurance and reviewing matters that come before it and therefore is essential to further ensuring the integrity of Australia’s federal electoral process. 

“The AEC looks forward to supporting the Court in this critical role if and when required,” Mr Pope said.

“As the matter is now before the Court it is not appropriate for the AEC to provide any further comment at this stage.”

Further information

• Recount results for Bradfield are available in the AEC’s Virtual Tally Room.
• The AEC has previously issued statements announcing the commencement of and conclusion of a recount for Bradfield.