Electionpedia.comTanya Plibersek (Australian Labor Party) won Sydney after preferences by 44,929 votes over Luc Velez (The Greens).
After preferences, Tanya Plibersek received 76,089 votes (70.95%). Luc Velez received 31,160 votes (29.05%).
Ranked here by first-preference votes. The elected member is determined by the full preferential count, not necessarily the primary-vote order.
| Primary rank | Candidate | Party | Ballot | First preferences | Primary share | Final TCP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Tanya PlibersekElectedAEC historical incumbent marker | Australian Labor Party | 1 | 59,153 | 55.15% | 76,089 · 70.95% · +4.73 pp swing |
| 2 | Luc Velez | The Greens | 5 | 23,162 | 21.60% | 31,160 · 29.05% · -4.73 pp swing |
| 3 | Alex Xu | Liberal | 3 | 18,860 | 17.59% | Not a TCP finalist |
| 4 | Vedran Torbarac | Pauline Hanson's One Nation | 4 | 3,698 | 3.45% | Not a TCP finalist |
| 5 | Rachel Evans | Socialist Alliance | 2 | 2,376 | 2.22% | Not a TCP finalist |
These are official final results for the 3 May 2025 federal election. They are historical election records, not a claim about the current House membership or future candidacies.
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Sydney Election Result 2025: Tanya Plibersek Won
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