Antony Green was calling 2 states No at 7:01pm, and that meant only 1 more No state was required.
He called SA as No at 7:24pm.
Comment on Referendum Results, Congratulations, Comiserations
Tau@aussie.zone 1 year ago
ABC just called it as defeated, all over before WA even got to start counting…
No1@aussie.zone 1 year ago
unionagainstdhmo@aussie.zone 1 year ago
I think they called the election wrong pretty early as well, it’s probably just automated, but I don’t have high hopes
ASeriesOfPoorChoices@lemmy.world 1 year ago
Needs both majority of states and population, so if its defeated in the east, it’s too late.
Ilandar@aussie.zone 1 year ago
People always say their vote doesn’t matter, but in this case they are quite literally right.
Nath@aussie.zone 1 year ago
It’s only 5:30 here in WA. Results have been known for over an hour. Polls are still open for another half an hour.
I get why people are voting: they have to or will get a fine. What I don’t understand is why people are still handing out ‘Vote Yes/No’ flyers. What is the point in that?
alex@agora.nop.chat 1 year ago
The outcome still has potential to sway politicians I suppose. If it’s closer than they expect, some will have to tread more carefully and make some concessions, or risk losing their seat next election.