This dust-settling process, while counting is finalised and writs are returned, can last weeks, sometimes even months, before everyone files back to Canberra to face off again.

The dust is far from settled and the government still hasn't worked out how best to explain where this referendum campaign went so wrong or, importantly, how it will tackle Indigenous disadvantage without a Voice.

Anthony Albanese, for his part, has accepted responsibility for the defeat and spoke on Saturday night about not letting division define us.

Dutton doesn't want to be defined as Mr No, particularly if the Liberal leader is to have any hope of winning back Yes-voting teal seats.

The Coalition's only ideas include more reviews: an inquiry into sexual abuse in remote communities and another audit of indigenous spending.

David Speers is National Political Lead and host of Insiders, which airs on ABC TV at 9am on Sunday or on iview.

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