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Teal Monique Ryan Holds Seat, Calls for Faster Electrification of Energy Grid

The Teal MP has managed to hold off a strong push from the Liberal Party to reclaim the former blue-ribbon electorate of Kooyong.
Teal Monique Ryan Holds Seat, Calls for Faster Electrification of Energy Grid
Signage for Amelia Hamer and Monique Ryan can be seen at Kew Primary School in the seat of Kooyong in Melbourne, Australia on May 3, 2025. Morgan Hancock/Getty Images
Monica O’Shea
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Teal Monique Ryan has claimed the seat of Kooyong after a close battle with the Liberal Party’s star recruit Amelia Hamer in Victoria.

Ryan cautiously declared victory after receiving a phone call from Hamer conceding defeat. This was the second time she claimed victory, after also celebrating on election night.

Monica O’Shea
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Monica O’Shea is a reporter based in Australia. She previously worked as a reporter for Motley Fool Australia, Daily Mail Australia, and Fairfax Regional Media. She can be reached at monica.o'[email protected]