One Nation Surges in SA Election

0:00It's March 22, I'm Cory with the story, and this is Sydney News Today, local news powered by AI. Labor scored its biggest win ever in the South Australia state election, with premier Peter Malinowski securing a second landslide term. But the real headline is, one nation surge, pulling in close to 22% of the primary vote, out of the liberals at around 19%. Percent, for the first time outside Queensland, one nation looks set to claim at least one lower-house seat. Here polls had flagged one nation's rise, but many dismissed it as hype. Now it's clear this is a genuine shift, marking the party's strongest showing anywhere in nearly 30 years. The result hands labor a huge majority while exposing cracks in the liberal base, especially in outer suburbs and regional areas. Posters and insiders are sounding alarms for the liberals, saying they've lost their spot as they go to alternative to labor. An expert called it a fast track to trouble nationwide, as voters vent frustration with

1:00one nation instead. Even labor figures admit the vote sends a message, urging focus on economic pressures like high interest rates and fuel costs. Reactions poured in from across the spectrum. Liberal voices say they must adapt quickly or risk irrelevance, while some conservatives blame one nation for splitting the right-wing tally and boosting labor. The premier highlighted housing woes and called for clear policies to counter such protest votes. This shake-up legitimizes one nation as a third force, with eyes now on states like Victoria and New South Wales where similar regional grievances, simmer. As global instability fuels populism, both major parties face pressure to rebuild trust and reclaim the center before the trend spreads further.