Liberals Preference One Nation Amidst Controversy

0:00From Sydney, this is your March 7 update. South Australia's Liberal Party has decided to preference one nation ahead of labor in every seat for the state election on March 21st. Liberal leader Aston Heron says the choice is all about boosting their candidates' chances of winning. This comes right after one nation's lead candidate, Cory Bernardi reaffirmed his old comments from nearly 14 years ago that linked same sex. Marriage to Bestiality. He also stood by federal leader Pauline Hansen's recent remarks questioning good Muslims. The decision has sparked strong backlash. Premier Peter Malinowski's call Bernardi's views outdated and against basic Australian values. Green's leader Robert Sims labeled the comments outrageous and divisive, especially hurtful to Muslim communities. SA Best's Connie Banaros expressed anger over the rhetoric, saying it lacks common decency. Ahmed Zraka, from the Islamic Society of South Australia, invited Bernardi for an open discussion at a mosque, highlighting the contributions of local.

1:03Muslims like 4,000 doctors. Meanwhile, how-to-vote cars were due by Friday, but one nation won't preference liberals back. Polls show one nation gaining ground, likely securing Bernardi a spot in the upper house as liberals focus purely on their own victories. This story is shared with support from our sponsor. Your favorite podcasts, music or sleep sounds coming from your pillow, no earbuds, no distractions, just listen and relax. S-O-L-I, solelypillow.com