Lucky you - some of us also had the family first and the libertarian party to consider.

Not a chance. See what happened in America after Biden won. The nutjobs dug in and managed to not just bring Trump back in but also got rid of any semblance of checks and balances.

Immigrants and young ones too.

This is what I am afraid of. I am glad Australia took a stance against the hard right but without a progressive balance of power, will anything bold get done?

Amazing result in Deakin despite the minor swing in favour of the nutters (One nation, Trumpet, etc.).

Well done! Now the real work begins. Use this mandate to do the right thing by the future generations. We need you to have the courage to bring real change and make Australia the progressive nation it deserves to be.

I am a bit disappointed with the Greens' showing. Hopefully Labor doesn't regress on the progressive themes.

I hope Labor takes this as a mandate to do right by the next gen!

I live in an electorate with plenty of rusted-ons. But what surprises me are the no. of immigrant families that pick up the Liberal how to votes - how can you vote for a party that vilifies you?!

I agree. There are so many nutters on the ballot now. I feel filthy putting a number against their box - I wish I could put them all last.

I agree with this sentiment.