Celebrities share their devastation as Australia votes No to the Indigenous Voice to Parliament: ‘Deeply ashamed’
Australia voted against Indigenous Voice in Parliament – with every state rejecting the proposal and only the ACT voting in favour.
And celebrities who voted yes shared their devastation online, with many taking to social media to condemn the decision.
Former Bachelorette star Brooke Blurton, who previously shared her excitement as she went to the polls, wrote about her sadness on Instagram Stories.
“I’m so devastated right now, but here we go again…” she wrote.
Comedian Celeste Barber has been very vocal in her support for a pre-decision vote.
Australia voted against Indigenous Voice in Parliament – with every state rejecting the proposal and only the ACT voting in favour. Celebrities who voted Yes shared their devastation online, with many taking to social media to condemn the decision. Pictured: Thelma Plum
A post shared on her Instagram stories read: “Deeply ashamed. I’m very sorry’.
Masterchef Australia judge Melissa Leong was also upset, writing online: “Absolutely not the result we were hoping for but no time wasted in pushing the needle forward. And so, we continue’.
Singer Thelma Plum was openly upset about the final vote.
‘I have no words. I am so sad and sorry. Right now I’m thinking of every single person from Black. I love you and I’m so sorry,” she wrote on Instagram Stories.
Former Bachelorette star Brooke Blurton (pictured), who previously shared her excitement as she went to the polls, wrote about her sadness on Instagram Stories
“I’m so devastated right now, but here we go again…” she wrote
Comedian Celeste Barber (pictured) has been very vocal in her support for a yes vote
A post shared on her Instagram stories read: “Deeply ashamed. I’m very sorry’
Radio and TV star Abby Chatfield also shared her thoughts, writing online: “Heartbreaking. Unfortunately, I’m not shocked. Australia showed its true colors.
“Sending love to Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people.” Worried about the consequences of this.’
ABC selection guru Antony Green first called Tasmania for the No camp shortly after 7pm ET, followed by New South Wales at around 7.15pm and South Australia at around 7.25pm.
Queensland, the Northern Territory and Victoria followed.
Just an hour after the polls closed in Western Australia, the result was clear enough to be announced there as well.
Devastated leading Yes campaigners Thomas Mayo and Dean Parkin condemned the No campaign’s tactics after the result became clear, telling their supporters they had done the best they could to counter the ‘misinformation’. Some Indigenous Australians will now embark on a week of silence to mourn the result.
Radio and TV star Abbie Chatfield (pictured) also shared her thoughts, writing online: “Heartbreaking. Unfortunately, I’m not shocked. Australia has shown its true colors’
Masterchef Australia judge Melissa Leong (pictured) was also upset
She wrote online: “Absolutely not the result we were hoping for, but no time wasted in pushing the needle forward. And so, we continue’
Prime Minister Anthony Albanese also addressed the nation alongside Indigenous Australian Minister Linda Burney, fighting back tears as he conceded defeat.
“When we think about everything that is happening in the world today, we can all give thanks that here in Australia we make big decisions peacefully and as equals, with one voice, with one value,” he said.
“I never imagined or said it would be easy.” Very few things in public life are worth doing.’
The ACT – home to Canberra, the capital – voted yes, as did Sydney’s eastern suburbs and inner city Melbourne, according to election data.
Prime Minister Anthony Albanese (pictured) addressed the nation alongside Indigenous Australian Minister Linda Burney, fighting back tears as he conceded defeat