Labor Wins SA Election, One Nation Gains

0:00It's March 24th. From your city to your ears, this is Sydney News today, powered by AI. Labour's caucus in South Australia held its first meeting after a landslide state election win, with Premier Peter Malinowska's receiving a standing, ovation from new and returning members of parliament. He urged the group to stay focused and avoid self-congratulation, while taking a jab at one nation for boasting about their gains. The Premier emphasized getting back to work, rather than celebrating or sowing division. Meanwhile, vote counting continues in key seats, with projections showing Labour holding the Northern Adelaide electorate of light, despite one nation. Grabbing a strong second place with over 34% of first preferences there, their best in Metro Adelaide. Former Labour MP, Tony Piccolo lost the nearby seat of, Najiri, to one nation's David Payton, after a boundary change prompted his switch. Voters and only, where Labour scored his first win in 33 years, shared mixed feelings on the shift.

1:00Some former Liberal leaders praised the Premier's handling of state issues over the past four years, while criticizing recent Liberal missteps that, fueled one nation's rise, others noted the need for strong opposition and commended Liberal leader Ashton Herne for mounting a real challenge. Herne has pledged a full review of her party's platform, campaign, and leadership woes after the heavy defeat, admitting frequent leader changes hurt. Then badly, she takes responsibility and vows to rebuild for a shot at power in four years. Swearing in for new MPs happens on Wednesday, setting the stage for Labour's next term amid one nation's growing presence on the crossbench.