Labor Wins, One Nation Surges in SA Election

0:00Labor scored a decisive victory in South Australia state election, grabbing about 38% of the primary vote and heading for at least 32 seats out of 47. One nation made a huge surge with 22% of the vote, up nearly 20 points, putting them ahead in four lower house seats and still in. The mix for two more. The liberal struggle badly, dropping to 19% and holding just four seats so far. One nation leads in places like Angajuri, Hammond, Naranga, and McKillup with candidates hanging on and steward in light. If they snag all six, they could challenge the liberals as the main opposition force. About 60% of votes were counted by Sunday evening, showing clear swings away from the major parties toward the right-wing populists. Liberals are taking stock after the loss, with federal shadow health minister Ann Rustin calling for the party to rebuild trust and stick to centrist, policies. Liberal MP Barnaby Joyce praised one nation straightforward stance on issues like coal

1:00power and immigration, pushing back against claims of racism. Joyce compared tight migration controls to picking reliable livestock, stressing the need for newcomers to fit Australian culture. The Australian National E-MOMS Council slammed his words as offensive and divisive, warning they harm social unity. Meanwhile, Prime Minister Anthony Albanese urged Australians to value diversity and reject those demonizing migrants. South Australia's new premiere, Peter Malinowskas, looks set to lead a strong labor government as counts wrap up and the political shake-up sinks in. This has been Sydney News Today, powered by AI.