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SA Libs leader admits ‘challenges’ after party trails One Nation in poll
One Nation leads Liberals with 22% versus 19% in primary vote amid voter dissatisfaction over cost of living and housing, threatening to reshape South Australian politics.
- On Wednesday, an Advertiser/YouGov poll showed One Nation at 22% ahead of Saturday's election, pushing the Liberal Party to a historic low of 19% in South Australia.
- Flinders University Public Policy lecturer Josh Sunman described the election as a "test case" where voters are turning to One Nation due to dissatisfaction with major parties amid the cost-of-living crisis.
- While Labor maintains 38% core support, Premier Peter Malinauskas cautioned voters against One Nation, arguing his housing policy stands in contrast to the opposition, which he termed a "policy-free zone."
- Reacting to the results, Opposition Leader Ashton Hurn acknowledged "no doubt that we've had some challenges," emphasizing her focus on delivering outcomes for the people of South Australia before Saturday's vote.
- Critics, including Premier Malinauskas, questioned how a "Queensland-focused" party can effectively represent South Australian interests, noting One Nation's leader lives in Queensland rather than the state.
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Total News Sources14
Leaning Left5Leaning Right4Center2Last UpdatedBias Distribution46% Left
Bias Distribution
- 46% of the sources lean Left
46% Left
L 46%
C 18%
R 36%
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