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Prime Minister Scott Morrison hopes that Dave Sharma could still win a victory for the government in the Wentworth by-election.
High independent personality Kerryn Phelps claimed victory on Saturday night, as she managed an unprecedented swing of more than 20% against Sharma.
But on Sunday, the margin was reduced to 884 votes, the postal ballots still being counted.
Mr Morrison said at a press conference in Sydney on Sunday that the result was not definitive and would depend on the count.
"We will just wait for this normal, robust, democratic and credible process to be followed before we know who will be the successful candidate in this by-election," Morrison said.
ABC polling analyst Antony Green, who announced Dr. Phelps's victory on Saturday night, said the count for four polling stations prior to the poll and the postal vote had been made late in the year. night.
He said Saturday's booths had been turned to Dr. Phelps, showing that there had been a late build-up.
Mr. Morrison conceded Sunday again that the electorate had expressed his anger against the government for the by-election caused by Malcolm Turnbull's departure from Parliament after his appointment as prime minister.
"The event that occurred two months ago has provoked the anger and indignation of many Liberals, especially those at the Wentworth headquarters. It is our turn, the Liberal Parliamentary Party."
If the winner is confirmed, Dr. Phelps will consist of six members in the House of Representatives, the Labor Party holding 69 seats and the coalition, one of two with a majority of 75.
Morrison called Saturday night a "tough day" and is committed to "listening, learning and accepting blows".
Treasurer Josh Frydenberg said the Liberal Party would continue to "seek assurances" from opposition MPs to prevent early elections.
Ms Phelps said she would set two priorities: acting on climate change and bringing asylum seeker children off Nauru.
It could also support a national commission on integrity promoted for some time by unions, Greens and crossbenchers.
On Sunday, she repeated that she would bring stability but would not bang on government legislation.
"I will support good legislation and reject bad legislation," she told the Nine network.
"We can talk about everything in the middle to negotiate better results for Australians because I think the role of the board is to hold the government accountable."
Independent Bob Katter said he does not want the government to be destabilized or that early elections are called.
Independent compatriot Andrew Wilkie said he would not guarantee trust or supply, while his cross on the table, Cathy McGowan, declined to comment.
Rebekha Sharkie said she would not hold the government ransom.
