ABC analyst Antony Green asked for the Greens’ seat on Saturday afternoon and said preferences had seen the Greens split from Labor candidate Madonna Jarrett and National Liberal Party incumbent Trevor Evans.
Bates said the election is a “Green mandate” to strengthen the climate.
“Even though Labor makes up the majority in the House, we will still be in the balance of power in the Senate, and that gives us such a powerful position to work with the Labor Party to go better and go further in politics.” to say. .
Prime Minister Anthony Albanese remains in a majority seat, with the Labor Party winning 75 seats while the count continues.
NSW’s Gilmore seat and Deakin and Macnamara’s Victorian seats are still too close to call.
Brisbane Labor candidate Madonna Jarrett said in a Facebook post on Saturday that “it is clear we will not be able to cross the line”.
“While I’m disappointed, I couldn’t be more proud of the campaign we’ve done here in Brisbane over the last 12 months,” he said.
“Earlier this afternoon, I called Stephen Bates to congratulate him on his successful campaign. I wish him all the best for his next term.”