Former Liberal turned Sky News commentator Cory Bernardi to run for One Nation in South Australian election

The Guardian - World NewsCenter-LeftEN 1 min read 100% complete by Dan Jervis-Bardy and Josh ButlerFebruary 2, 2026 at 11:43 AM

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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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Sky News 30% Australian Conservatives 40% Malcolm Turnbull 50% Tony Abbott 50% South Australia 60% Pauline Hanson 70% Liberal Party ×270% South Australian election 80% One Nation ×380% Cory Bernardi ×390%

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