Debnam facing dull defeat
Planning an election party for Saturday night? If the polls are right, it will be best to start early -“ unless you want to have a result before dessert.
Despite his regular Speedo turnouts, opposition leader Peter Debnam (pictured) has largely failed in his attempt to turn voters off the incumbents.
The election campaign has been remarkably dull for gay or lesbian politics-watchers, with just a few moments of carefully stage-managed camp providing some light relief.
Generally, it’s been a campaign fought on family-friendly lines, with both major parties trying to be the most appealing to middle Australians.
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