The article critiques the election night coverage of several Australian television networks. Seven Network's coverage, aimed at Coalition supporters, featured commentary from Jane Hume, who initially emphasized undecided votes and later accused the opposing panel of prematurely celebrating.
Nine Network's 'dunk tank' segment, designed to playfully react to election results, was deemed inappropriate by some panellists, particularly Chris Bowen, who highlighted the emotional impact on losing politicians.
Network Ten's coverage, featuring Kylea Tink and Dave Sharma, was characterized as dull and lacked engaging commentary.
Sky News' coverage, led by Peta Credlin, offered a critical analysis of the Coalition's defeat, attributing it to various factors, including historical context and opposing political forces.
Finally, Graham Richardson's nonchalant reaction to Labor's victory concluded the review of the election night coverage, offering a contrasting perspective to the other analyses.