The claim
“After approximately 80% of votes were counted in the Nepean byelection, Liberal candidate Anthony Marsh received 38.5% of the primary vote and 63.4% of the two-candidate-preferred vote.”
Our verdict
Mostly True
The claim that Anthony Marsh received 38.5% of the primary vote matches the VEC provisional results (38.53%) and the ABC article notes he had around 40% of the primary vote.
What we found
Turnout was about 79.8% of enrolment, consistent with the 'approximately 80% of votes counted' statement. However, the two-candidate‑preferred figure of 63.4% is not shown in the provided evidence, so that part cannot be verified.
The evidence
2 sources, all background: none settles the claim either way.
- Background
VEC shows Marsh with 14,927 primary votes (38.53%) and total votes 40,612 (79.77% of enrolment). ABC article states Marsh had around 40% primary and was projected to win.
vec.vic.gov.au· VEC provisional results and ABC reporting - Background
The ABC article frames the Nepean byelection as a preview of the November state election and notes the Liberal Party retained the seat despite a swing against it.
abc.net.au· Byelection context and significance
How we checked
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