Liberals Suffer Historic Defeat in SA Election

0:00Hey, it's Cory. With the story, with Sidney News today, your city, your news, every day. South Australia's Liberal Party suffered a crushing defeat in the state election, marking one of the worst losses in Australian political history. Under leader Ashton Herne, who took the role just months ago, they fell to third place on the primary vote, trailing both labor and one nation, safe seats across Adelaide flipped to labor hands. Liberals had warned of trouble, but the scales stunned even pessimists. The Liberals looked set to claim less than 20% of the vote, worse than labor's 30% low in the 1993 election after. The state bank collapsed. One nation's surprise surge reshaped voter loyalties in metro areas. Reactions poured in quickly, with Liberal Senator Ann Rustin acknowledging the voters sent the clear message. Surviving MPs, branch members, and supporters now face tough questions about the party's direction and survival. Divisions between moderates pushing for the center, and conservatives eyeing the right

1:00wing base will intensify. Her and center her campaign on everyday issues, like health, housing, and living costs, promising cuts to public transport fares, and stamp duty changes. National Liberal turmoil in Canberra added headwinds, though she called it fact, not excuse. Despite polls showing disaster, she stayed optimistic until concession. This blow leaves the Liberals an uncharted recovery territory, with National Ripples shorts a follow. Expect the years of fallout in the festival state as they plot a comeback.