With the announcement that the ICAC wouldn't bring down its report on Operation Spicer until after the 2015 state election, Baumann was forced to stand down as a candidate, with Kate Washington gaining the seat for Labor with a large 19.5% swing.
With the announcement that the ICAC wouldn't release its report on Operation Spicer until after the 2015 state election, Baumann was compelled to withdraw as a candidate, and Kate Washington secured the seat for Labor with a substantial 19.5% shift.