I'd say the volume was a bit lower in the opening period today because of exactly that. Despite the volume being lower, there was still a nice move down this morning. Wouldn't surprise me if that is as good as it gets today, especially being a friday.
No lead from Wall St and the eve of big event in OZ (election) ... many
traders will be waiting for the election outcome to decide, which shares
to trade, gooing forward .....
Price action on these days will often result in a doji candle ... open price
being similar to the close.