In South Australia One Nation has put meat on the bones of its polling surge – now both major parties need to respond
In the recent South Australian election, the Labor party, led by Peter Malinauskas, secured a decisive victory, as predicted by opinion polls. However, the election's significance extends beyond Labor's win.

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AI-generatedIn the recent South Australian election, the Labor party, led by Peter Malinauskas, secured a decisive victory, as predicted by opinion polls. However, the election's significance extends beyond Labor's win. One Nation experienced a notable surge in support, presenting potential challenges for both Labor and the Liberal party. The election result is considered a major setback for the Liberals. The rise of One Nation is a key development that both major parties will need to address in the future of Australian politics. The election outcome was called relatively quickly after polls closed.
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5 extractedThe ABC called the result for Peter Malinauskas and his Labor government less than 90 minutes after the polls closed.
Labor secures overwhelming victory in SA election
Opinion polls had long forecast a landslide victory.
The SA election result is devastating for the Liberals.
There are warning signs for Labor too in One Nation’s startling rise.