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One Nation wins at least one SA seat as Liberals consider ‘sobering lessons’ from election defeat

In South Australia's recent election, Labor's Peter Malinauskas secured at least 32 seats, while One Nation gained at least one lower house seat and potentially more. One Nation's performance surpassed that of the Liberals in some areas, leading to speculation they could become the de facto opposition.

Sarah Basford CanalesThe Guardian - World NewsFiled 2026-03-22 · 06:40 GMTLean · Center-LeftRead · 1 min
One Nation wins at least one SA seat as Liberals consider ‘sobering lessons’ from election defeat
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In South Australia's recent election, Labor's Peter Malinauskas secured at least 32 seats, while One Nation gained at least one lower house seat and potentially more. One Nation's performance surpassed that of the Liberals in some areas, leading to speculation they could become the de facto opposition. The Liberal party is now reflecting on the significant loss. Nationally, federal MP Barnaby Joyce defended One Nation against accusations of racism, comparing immigration policies to livestock selection. The election results and subsequent reactions highlight shifts in the South Australian political landscape.

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Barnaby Joyce likened a ban on migration from Muslim countries to buying cattle “that just don’t work”.

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One Nation’s electoral success came as federal MP Barnaby Joyce downplayed racism and bigotry accusations against the party.

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Liberals consider “sobering lessons” from Saturday’s thumping election loss to Labor.

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One Nation will win at least one South Australian lower house seat.

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Labor’s Peter Malinauskas secures at least 32 seats.

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Labor’s Peter Malinauskas secures at least 32 seats while Pauline Hanson’s party outpolls Liberals and could become de facto opposition One Nation will win at least one South Australian lower house seat, and is leading in a handful of others, as the Liberals consider “sobering lessons” from Saturday’s thumping election loss to Labor. One Nation’s electoral success came as federal MP Barnaby Joyce downplayed racism and bigotry accusations against the party before likening a ban on migration from Muslim countries to buying cattle “that just don’t work”. Continue reading...
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