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MON · 2026-02-02 · 10:43 GMTBRIEF NSR-2026-0202-12786
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Former Liberal turned Sky News commentator Cory Bernardi to run for One Nation in South Australian election

Former Liberal senator and Sky News commentator Cory Bernardi will run for One Nation in the upcoming South Australian election in March. Bernardi, who previously served under Liberal leaders like Malcolm Turnbull and Tony Abbott, left the Liberal party to form the Australian Conservatives.

Dan Jervis-Bardy and Josh ButlerThe Guardian - World NewsFiled 2026-02-02 · 10:43 GMTLean · Center-LeftRead · 1 min
Former Liberal turned Sky News commentator Cory Bernardi to run for One Nation in South Australian election
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Former Liberal senator and Sky News commentator Cory Bernardi will run for One Nation in the upcoming South Australian election in March. Bernardi, who previously served under Liberal leaders like Malcolm Turnbull and Tony Abbott, left the Liberal party to form the Australian Conservatives. Pauline Hanson, leader of One Nation, announced that Bernardi will lead the party's ticket for the legislative council. This move comes as One Nation aims to convert increasing poll support into actual parliamentary seats in South Australia. Bernardi's decision marks another instance of a conservative politician joining One Nation.

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Hanson said Bernardi would lead One Nation’s ticket for the legislative council.

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Bernardi left the Liberal party to launch Australian Conservatives.

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Bernardi served under Liberal leaders including Malcolm Turnbull and Tony Abbott.

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Cory Bernardi to run for One Nation in South Australian election.

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Bernardi served under Liberal leaders including Malcolm Turnbull and Tony Abbott before leaving the party to launch Australian Conservatives Follow our Australia news live blog for latest updates Get our breaking news email , free app or daily news podcast Former Liberal senator Cory Bernardi is the latest conservative politician to join One Nation as Pauline Hanson attempts to translate surging support in the polls into seats in parliament. Hanson said Bernardi would lead One Nation’s ticket for the legislative council at the South Australian election in March. Continue reading...
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