Celebrities share their devastation as Australia votes No to the Indigenous Voice to Parliament: ‘Deeply ashamed’

Australia voted no to the Indigenous Voice to Parliament – with every single state rejecting the proposal and only the ACT voting yes.

And celebrities who voted yes shared their devastation online, with many posting on social media to denounce the decision.

Former “Bachelorette” star Brooke Blurton, who previously shared her excitement at the polls, wrote about her sadness on Instagram Stories.

“I’m so devastated right now but we’ll get up and go again…” she wrote.

Comedian Celeste Barber had been vocal in her support of the yes vote before the decision.

Australia voted no to the Indigenous Voice to Parliament – with every single state rejecting the proposal and only the ACT voting yes. Celebrities who voted yes shared their devastation online, with many posting on social media to denounce the decision. Pictured: Thelma Plum

A post shared on her Instagram Stories read: “Deeply ashamed. ‘I’m so sorry’.

Masterchef Australia judge Melissa Leong was also upset, writing online: “Absolutely not the result we were hoping for but it’s not a waste of time moving the needle forward.” And so we carry on.”

Singer Thelma Plum was obviously dismayed by the final vote.

‘I have no words. I am so sad and sorry. I’m thinking about every single Blak person right now. “I love you and I’m so sorry,” she wrote on Instagram Stories.

Former Bachelorette star Brooke Blurton (pictured), who previously shared her excitement at the polls, wrote about her sadness on Instagram Stories

“I’m so devastated right now but we’ll get up and go again…” she wrote

Comedian Celeste Barber (pictured) was vocal in her support of the yes vote before the decision

A post shared on her Instagram Stories read: “Deeply ashamed. ‘I’m so sorry’

Radio and TV star Abbie Chatfield also shared her thoughts, writing online: “Heartbreaking.” Unfortunately, I’m not shocked. Australia has shown its true colors.

“Sending love to Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people. “I’m worried about the consequences of this.”

ABC election guru Antony Green first called Tasmania into the No camp shortly after 7pm AEST, followed by New South Wales at around 7.15pm and South Australia at around 7.25pm.

This was followed by Queensland, the Northern Territory and Victoria.

Just an hour after polls closed in Western Australia, the result was clear enough to announce the result there too.

Devastated leading Yes campaigners Thomas Mayo and Dean Parkin criticized the No campaign’s tactics after the result became apparent, telling their supporters they had done their best in the face of “misinformation”. Some Indigenous Australians will now take a week of silence to mourn the outcome.

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 it’s not a waste of time moving the needle forward.” And so we carry on’

Prime Minister Anthony Albanese, along with Australian Indigenous Minister Linda Burney, also addressed the nation, fighting back tears as he conceded defeat.

“As we reflect on everything that is happening in the world today, we can all give thanks that here in Australia we make the big decisions peacefully and equally, with one voice, one value,” he said.

“I never thought or even said it would be easy. “There are very few things in public life that are worth doing.”

According to election data, the ACT – home to the capital Canberra – voted yes, as did Sydney’s eastern suburbs and inner Melbourne.

Prime Minister Anthony Albanese (pictured) addressed the nation alongside Indigenous Australians Minister Linda Burney, fighting back tears as he conceded defeat