Climate Champion Falls Short Despite Highest Vote Count as Liberal and One Nation Preferences Swing Election

In a political upset that reshapes Australia's progressive landscape, Greens leader Adam Bandt has conceded the Melbourne seat he held for 15 years to Labor candidate Sarah Whitty. Despite receiving the highest primary vote, Bandt was unable to overcome the combined Liberal, Labor, and One Nation coalition of preferences that ultimately decided the election outcome.

Source : AAP


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