Yes campaign sheds tears for a brutal result – but also for the dark victory of misinformation

A subdued crowd of voice supporters in Sydney watched the results quickly turn against them

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Those used to the usual rhythm of a federal election night might have expected a trickle of a count, softened by platitudes about small unrepresentative booths.

But the no verdict was as quick as it was brutal.