It was a contest between a prime minister who voters disliked, and an opposition leader they either did not know or found underwhelming.
The vote fragmented like never before, with one-third choosing neither the Coalition nor Labor with their first vote.
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Phillip Coorey is the political editor based in Canberra. He is a two-time winner of the Paul Lyneham award for press gallery excellence. Connect with Phillip on Facebook and Twitter. Email Phillip at pcoorey@afr.com
