This Month
One Nation hypocrisy over preferences favours Labor: Canavan
While the SA Liberals directed their preferences to One Nation, the rising minor party made a virtue of not playing ball and instead issued an open ticket.
South Australian election shows two-party system is breaking down fast
The irony of the SA election result is that the grievances driving One Nation supporters are occurring on Labor’s watch, but the Liberals are bearing the brunt.
‘No such thing as safe seats’: Malinauskas leads Labor landslide
Labor increased its majority by taking several Liberal seats in the SA election, while One Nation’s Cory Bernardi says the party “outperformed my expectations”.
One Nation ripped votes from Labor, not just Libs. The feds are next
A look at the demographic drivers of Saturday’s state election result shows it’s one that should scare both (traditional) major parties.
Earthquakes and landmines as One Nation stamps feet in South Australia
Pauline Hanson’s party is far from world domination in terms of seats won in the state election, but its influence on politics is now real.
Peter Malinauskas in landslide win in SA election as One Nation soars
The SA premier invoked bush poet Henry Lawson after the biggest victory in Labor history, as One Nation made huge gains and the Liberals sunk to a record low.
One Nation believes it has already won the South Australian election
The party believes even if it doesn’t win a seat, it has already won by establishing a footprint in the state and getting inside the premier’s head.
Pauline Hanson’s FIFO on billionaire’s jet lashed by SA premier
Peter Malinauskas has divided his attention between the Liberals and One Nation ahead of the SA election, as the focus turns to whether One Nation can win seats.
August 2024
New SA Liberal leader reckons he can beat Malinauskas
Vincent Tarzia denied taking part in party infighting that his predecessor David Speirs says caused him to quit.
March 2022
Ambitious SA Premier wants to kick early goals
Peter Malinauskas has a big agenda after a thumping election win but some of his policy announcements seem a long way from being “pro-business”.
New SA Premier charges ahead on $593m hydrogen plant despite criticism
Industry experts warn that taxpayers are being exposed to big financial risks when governments own energy plants.
SA’s ‘pro-business’ premier wants to rip up $2.1b rail contract
Peter Malinauskas vowed to be a “pro-business” leader but one of his first moves is to try to end a $2.1 billion rail network privatisation contract signed by the now-vanquished Marshall government.
Steven Marshall quits as SA Liberals leader
Steven Marshall has stepped down after nine years as SA Liberals leader, with the ranks of obvious successors thin on the ground.
Australia to send 70,000 tonnes of Whitehaven coal to Ukraine
Australia is stepping up military and humanitarian aid for Ukraine to assist in its war against Russia, including 70,000 tonnes of thermal coal. Follow updates here.
Labor wins power in SA with big swing
Labor Leader Peter Malinauskas has stormed to victory in the South Australian election as voters turfed Liberal Premier Steven Marshall out after just one term.
Labor’s Peter Malinauskas in box seat for SA election win
South Australian Premier Steven Marshall urged voters to think about the more vibrant economy he helped build, but he may be cast aside after one term.
Unwell South Australians to test ‘drive-through’ voting this weekend
Voters with flu-like symptoms will be able to pick up their ballots at COVID-19 testing sites as South Australia trials drive-through polling.
SA Premier points to pandemic fatigue in underdog status
Steven Marshall says people are grumpy and exhausted from the upheaval of the COVID-19 pandemic.
SA candidates invoke elders Howard and Hawke in final campaign days
The Labor leader in SA thinks his party is the most disciplined and stable state-based party in Australia, and that is hugely valued by voters.
Ex-NBL basketballer dodges leadership questions
Dan van Holst Pellekaan, who became Deputy Premier of SA last year, has plenty of fans in the outback, but his next step could be tricky.
