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More uncounted votes discovered in SA a month after state election

The Electoral Commission of South Australia discovered additional uncounted ballot papers from the Enfield and Newland electorates about one month after the state election.
Last week, ECSA found hundreds of missing votes at a Port Pirie pre-poll booth, including more than 80 uncounted ballots for the Narungga district. One Nation candidate Chantelle Thomas's winning margin increased from 58 votes to 74 following the recount.
Attorney-General Kyam Maher announced an independent review into electoral failures, noting the complexity of managing more than one million votes. The government has bipartisan support for the review, Maher said.
Although ECSA claims the recent discoveries in Enfield and Newland will not affect the Labor win, officials confirmed the ballots will be included in the final Legislative Council count due May 1.
Operational failures have triggered public frustration and raised questions about election integrity, prompting demands for accountability. Independent investigations now seek to ensure future elections maintain South Australia's reputation for fair and free results.

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