Following the conclusion of counting in the recent federal election, unsuccessful candidate Glen Hyde has issued a statement reflecting on the result and thanking his supporters and campaign team.

The sitting member, Sussan Ley, has won another term representing the Farrer electorate.

Mr Hyde offered his warmest congratulations to Sussan, expressing hope that she will do more for the electorate in the coming term.

He also extended congratulations to Michelle Millthorpe, acknowledging her courage after a personal loss during the campaign, stating, "her courage after the loss of her father during the campaign is something I salute and greatly respect".

Congratulations were also offered to all other candidates who stood for their respective parties.

Reflecting on the challenge of contesting the seat, Hyde noted the commitment required to run in what he described as a "stronghold like this one", which requires candidates to "expose your life and career to a media group who don’t always treat us with the sensitivity others receive".

He added that "so far has the standing of the political profession dropped in a single generation".

Hyde expressed significant gratitude to his campaign team, led by Joe Lochery.

He acknowledged the challenge of preparing for the campaign with "precious little time", but credited the team with ensuring he was "fit for purpose and competitive from the outset" in Farrer, which is described as the "second biggest in the state of NSW".

Hyde illustrated the scale of the campaign effort by noting the distance covered: "When people asked me 'how many days now?', I responded with the number of kilometres I’d racked up (over 7500 of them in five weeks)".

He thanked members and supporters, specifically mentioning Lee, Stacey, and Noni for travelling interstate to volunteer.

Hyde described the opportunity to represent them on the political stage as a "privilege" and "an honour few of us receive", expressing deep gratitude.

He also thanked Senator Deborah O’Neill, NSW Labor Duty Parliamentarians, and the team at NSW Labor HQ for their ongoing support.

Addressing his family and friends, Hyde called them "brilliant" and acknowledged his political activities as perhaps unexpected, stating, "I know I keep pulling rabbits out of the hat but this will be the final surprise".

He described his political journey as "long and often difficult", but stated he has "enjoyed every bit of it", including previous political involvement in both the ACT and his birth state of NSW.

Looking to the future, Hyde indicated a shift in focus.

"But the time has come for me to step back," he stated, adding his intention to "start mentoring the next generation to serve and represent us under the proud Labor flag I love and have been honoured to be a member of".

This mentoring, he said, would begin by continuing to promote the "camaraderie built up on polling booths here in Farrer with all the other vollies (campaign volunteers)".

He highlighted the unique nature of the Farrer electorate, noting, "We got to know a little about each other and have some fun along the way in a respectful and cordial atmosphere I haven’t experienced anywhere else. That is the unique nature of this electorate that I hope we preserve for many years to come".

Finally, Hyde congratulated Prime Minister Anthony Albanese, the successful candidates and returning parliamentarians, and the team behind the national election outcome, calling it a "fantastic national victory".

He concluded by stating, "I look forward to watching as the next parliament forms and performs for all Australians."