Labor Leads, One Nation Surges in SA Election

0:00I'm Cory with the story, and this is your pulse of the city, city news today. South Australia State Election is set for this Saturday, and polls show Labour Premier Peter Malinowska's on track for a strong victory. The Liberals, led by Ashton Hurn, who took over just a few months ago, are facing heavy losses. Meanwhile, one nation is surging, testing whether their anti-immigration message turns into real seats. Recent polls paint a clear picture. One survey gave Labour a 38% primary vote, with one nation at 22%, edging out the Liberals at 19%. On a two-party preferred basis, Labour leads 59-41 against either rival. This marks a big jump for one nation. Up from just over 6% in seats they contested last time. Voters seem fed up with the major parties, driving support to one nation as a protest. The Premier has acknowledged those frustrations, but questioned their policies, like who would care for aging voters without migrants. Tensions peak this week, when Pauline Hansen-Fingerwagged, and Malinowska's during a surprise

1:04run-in in Adelaide. Analysts point to rural seats like Flinders and Chaffee, as key battlegrounds for Liberals, where one nation preferences my player role. One nation is likely to snag at least one upper-house spot, possibly more with candidates, like former Senator Cory Bernardi. Independence could also shake things up in places like Mount Gambier and McKillip. People eyes on whether this poll serves delivers lower-house wins for one nation or fizzles out. With economic pitches from Labour and attacks on health, waits from the Liberals, Saturday's results could signal bigger shifts in Australian politics.