Nicholson Set to Oust Liberal in Finniss

0:00It's March 26, Adelaide News Today starts now, AI-powered and ready. Independent Lou Nicholson looks set to claim the regional seat of finis from liberal David Basham. This marks her second strong challenge after nearly taking it in 2022, where preferences favoured her everywhere except postal and, pre-pol votes. Meanwhile, Liberals are expected to gain at least four seats, including leader Ashton Herne and Schubert, Jack Badi and Bragg, Sam Telfer and Shaffee, and Tim Whitestone and Flinders, two more, Morphit and Heisen, remain too close to call. Labour, fresh off a big win, named its cabinet yesterday, while liberal shadow roles wait on final tallies. Nicholson has stayed calm amid the count, focusing on daily life and her independence. Liberals called her a Trojan horse for labour after she met the Premier twice, but she dismissed it as a standard tactic and stressed her community. Two other independence are also leading, Matt Schultz and Caval and Travis Faction and Mount Gambier, replacing a jailed former liberal.

1:05One nation made waves, too, with a solid primary vote in finis and three uberhouse spots, likely for Carlos Corenba, Cory Bernardi and Rebecca. Cue it. Nicholson plans to push health priorities like upgrades at Victor Harbor Hospital right away. With counts wrapping up soon, these shifts promise a more diverse parliament ahead.