03-05-2025
ABC's Annabel Crabb sparks fierce debate over bold election night fashion statement alongside Antony Green: 'What is she wearing?'
ABC's veteran political journalist Annabel Crabb has shocked viewers on election night over her choice of tie.
During the evening's coverage of 'Australia Votes', Crabb joined a panel of pundits on Saturday evening as the polling centres closed along the east coast.
But some viewers were less concerned with exit poll results, taking to social media to comment on the journalist's choice of attire, namely her strange tie.
The formal suit was paired with a large pink tie that created a ripple shape and, on camera, looked to be made of a material similar to leather.
'What's going on with Annabel Crabb's tie? Is it made of leather?' someone asked on X, zooming in on the item of clothing.
This was echoed by another: 'What the f*** is Annabel Crabb wearing around her neck?'
One viewer compared the offending garment to an 'ox tongue' while another joked: 'Must be very cold in the ABC studios.'
'Annabel Crabb is forced to wear a hot water bottle across her chest.'
Australians are anxiously waiting to hear who will lead the nation for the next three years, with polls closed on the east coast, South Australia and the Northern Territory.
The first official exit poll has already indicated that Labor is on track for another three years in office.
But independents and Greens' preferences could push it in Labor's favour in some keys seats.
But one Queensland senator, James McGrath, has claimed he doesn't think Australia will know who the PM is during the night.
