wˌɛn ðɪ ɔːstɹˈeɪliən pˈʌblɪʃt ɐ pˈoʊl wˌɪtʃ sədʒˈɛstᵻd ðə ɹɪzˈʌlt wʊd biː ɐ klˈɪfhæŋɚ, stˈiːv bɹˈæks ɪz sˈɛd tə hæv stˈeɪɾᵻd aɪ hˈoʊp ɪts ɹˈaɪt, bˌʌt aɪ θˈɪŋk ðɪ ɔːstɹˈeɪliən ɪz ˌɔn dɹˈʌɡz.
When The Australian published a poll which suggested the result would be a cliffhanger, Steve Bracks is said to have stated 'I hope it's right, but I think The Australian is on drugs.'