In a significant victory for the New South Wales Liberal Party’s moderate faction, lawyer and former political staffer Gisele Kapterian has been preselected for the coveted Sydney seat of Bradfield. This development marks a pivotal moment for the party as it navigates its ideological future.
Kapterian’s candidacy comes in the wake of fierce competition, notably from prominent anti-Voice campaigner Warren Mundine, who was backed by the conservative wing. With the seat currently held by retiring former minister Paul Fletcher, Bradfield is viewed as a litmus test for the Liberal Party’s strategy to regain the support of voters who shifted their allegiance to teal independents in the 2022 election.
The moderate faction’s relief is palpable, especially with the looming challenge posed by Nicole Boele, a teal candidate vying for the seat once again. Bradfield encompasses a significant portion of Sydney’s north shore, an area that notably supported the Albanese government’s Voice to Parliament referendum.
As the Liberal Party prepares for the electoral battle ahead, Kapterian’s preselection signals a commitment to appealing to a broader voter base amidst shifting political tides.
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