Former rugby star and conservationistDavid Pocockis growing more confident of ousting Liberal SenatorZed Seseljafrom his ACT Senate spot.
Neither Pocock nor Seselja are calling it yet but Seselja,who was the Pacific minister,wrote on Facebook that he was hoping early votes would boost his support.
“At this stage,it is too early to determine a result for the second ACT Senate seat,” he said.
“Much of the vote is yet to be counted,including significant numbers of pre-poll and postal ballots,which traditionally provide a boost to the Liberal count.”
Pocock said the count,which shows his primary vote at 22 per cent,was encouraging.
“Our campaign put people first,running on a really positive policy platform that reflected what Canberrans want for our future,” he said.
“I’ve been humbled by the support,and whatever happens in the coming days and weeks,I’m excited about the opportunity to keep speaking up for my community.”