Bernardi Seeks Independent Support for One Nation Opposition

0:00One nation's South Australia leader, Cory Bernardi, is making moves after the recent state election, reaching out to independent MPs, Jeff Brock, Matt, Shultz, and Lou Nicholson to push for his party as the official opposition over the Liberals. One nation grabbed the second highest primary vote share, beating the Liberals, but ended up with four seats to their five in the lower house, which decides opposition status as the biggest non-government group. These chats happened ahead of Parliament's first sitting early next month, with Bernardi laying out his party's plans during coffee meetups and calls. Though he didn't straight up ask for their backing, the independence are keeping it neutral. Brock says he's talking to everyone and staying solo, Shultz plans to remain independent and leave it to the party's, while Nicholson is focused on her voters with no stance yet. Liberals leader Ashton Hurn insists her side holds the role by the rules, and Premier Peter Malinowskas assumes the same for now, noting more seats. Matter but one nation could shift things if they grow their numbers.

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