Gisele Kapterian has abandoned her court challenge over Bradfield election results

Gisele Kapterian, the Liberal candidate for Bradfield in the May federal election, has conceded defeat and abandoned a court challenge over the validity of 151 ballot papers.

"After a final review of the ballot papers following the two different results in Bradfield, I am satisfied that, overall, the correct outcome has been declared," Kapterian said in a statement, thanking all those involved in undertaking the review and "once again strengthening faith in our democracy."

Nicolette Boele, who will continue her role as the Member for Bradfield, had launched a fundraising drive to cover the costs of Kapterian's legal challenge. She told the Age this morning that donations will be returned or given to charity.

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