Liberal supporters in Goldstein, and especially in bayside suburbs like Brighton and Sandringham have long been characterised as well-educated, small-l Liberals, interested in issues such as the environment and refugees. Wilson remained dogged on Saturday night in his insistence that the independent campaign was fraudulent and an “unholy alliance” between GetUp, Extinction Rebellion and the Greens “all going under one banner to back so-called independents”.īut the Coalition strategy of bashing independents as fakes supported by outsiders failed dismally in Goldstein where Daniel reflected local concern about climate, government integrity and gender equality, all issues on which the Coalition was vulnerable. “There’s obviously something bigger going on,” he said.īy 9.30pm some of Wilson’s supporters were shedding tears and the event was being packed down at 10.40pm with only a couple dozen people left. He told The Age he needed a “good night’s sleep” before he could comment on what had lost the Liberal Party the election. The reality is that there are so many results we do not know,” Wilson told the thinning crowd.īut speaking quietly to individual supporters Wilson conceded his chances were slim. “The good news is despite the challenges we face, we are still, I think, in a very competitive position. “Tonight is going to be one thing – long,” he said.
He needed a primary of 45 per cent or more to hang on, but his vote crashed to about 38 per cent.ĭaniel was on about 36 per cent but attracted the vast bulk of crucial Labor and Green preferences.Īfter Daniel made her victory speech, Wilson took to the stage at his event at the Black Rock Yacht Club to the remaining faithful supporters.
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