And the winner is Mary Aldred MP, newly elected Member for Monash

WITH the counting all but done Liberal candidate Mary Aldred MP has been declared the new Federal Member for Monash.

According to the Divisional Returning Officer for the Australian Electoral Commission (AEC) in Warragul with just 2592 votes still to be counted any remaining votes would not affect the result of the election.

Attending the declaration of the poll in Warragul last week Mary Aldred thanked former incumbent Russell Broadbent and his wife Bronwyn for decades of service.

Ms Aldred said it was the most significant privilege of her life, and she would dedicate her life to serving the people of Monash.

Greens candidate Terence Steele also attended the declaration of the poll and congratulated Mary Aldred on doing a fantastic job.

“Well done,” said Mr Steele.

“The best candidate won.”

Mary Aldred said as a Member of Parliament her number one priority would be to stand up for Monash and stand up for the country.

“It’s been a busy few weeks but I’m looking forward to making a strong contribution,” Ms Aldred said.

“Lots of farmers and businesses are still grappling with the cost of living.

“Farmers are front-line struggling with drought-like conditions.

“The significance of the dry conditions are not lost on me.

“I can’t wait to get to work,” said Ms Aldred.

Likely to make her maiden speech to parliament in July, Mary Aldred said she would continue with what she called her ‘listening posts’ or mobile offices.

“We have a huge electorate with many small and remote areas.

“It is important the Federal representative is available,” Ms Aldred said.

On a two-candidate preferred (TCP) basis Mary Aldred increased the Liberal vote by 2.9 per cent compared to the last election giving the Liberals a winning margin of 4.09 per cent.

Ms Aldred said she would always consider Monash to be a marginal seat.

“I never take any vote for granted.”

AEC results for the Federal Division of Monash (2025) First Preference Count:

• Kuljeet Kaur Robinson (Pauline Hanson’s One Nation) 8166 votes 7.97% (+0.43%)

• Tully Fletcher (Australian Labor Party) 20,804 votes 20.29% (-5.31%)

• Russell Broadbent (Independent and Previous Member) 10,450 votes 10.19% (+10.19%)

• Mary Aldred (Liberal) 32,579 votes 31.78% (-6.01%) (ELECTED)

• Deb Leonard (Independent) 17,529     votes 17.10% (+6.38%)

• Geoff Detjhlefs (Family First) 1801 votes 1.76% (+1.76%)

• David O’Reilly (Legalise Cannabis Party) 3521 votes 3.43% (+3.43%)

• Terence Steele (The Greens) 5062 votes 4.94% (-4.92%

• Alex Wehbe (Trumpet of Patriots) 2608 votes 2.54% (+1.84%)

Two Candidate Preferred (TCP):

• Tully Fletcher (Australian Labor Party) 47,069 votes 45.91% (-1.19%)

• Mary Aldred (Liberal) 55,451 votes 54.09% (+1.19%) (ELECTED)