Greens declare victory in Brisbane

Greens candidate Stephen Bates took the seat over Labor's Madonna Jarrett after a close race and a tense week of vote counting for the electorate, which covers the city of Brisbane.

The Greens have won three seats in Queensland after also claiming Ryan and Griffith. Party leader Adam Bandt holds the seat of Melbourne in Victoria.

Mr Bates says he intends to be a strong advocate for his community after many locals said they did not feel represented in Canberra.

"From the conversations we've had with people across Brisbane for the last 12 months, the mood has been people were angry," Mr Bates said while declaring victory on Saturday.

"People were fed up with the status quo, and people were fed up with the complete inaction on climate change."

Mr Bates said new Labor Prime Minister Anthony Albanese would have to work with the parliament that was given to him.

"Even if Labor does form a majority in the House, we will still be in the balance of power in the Senate," he said.

"That gives us such a great opportunity to actually work with the Labor government to go further and go better on policies that we know will benefit the people in this country."

Ms Jarrett said she had called to congratulate Mr Bates.

"Although counting is still ongoing, it is clear that we won't get across the line here in Brisbane," she wrote on Facebook.

"While I am disappointed I could not be prouder of the campaign we have run here in Brisbane over the past 12 months."

Outgoing Liberal MP Trevor Evans conceded defeat last Saturday as despite leading the three-candidate preferred count, he was unlikely to retain his seat due to preferences.

Greens leader Adam Bandt declared "the greenslide continues" in a statement on Saturday.

"Stephen's fantastic win means the Liberals' defeat is even more profound," he said.

"We're the most powerful third party in the parliament and we're ready to fight for action on climate and inequality."

Australian Associated Press