Politics Now Which political party is listening to Australians?
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Mar 23, 2026 A deep dive into South Australia’s seismic election result and what it means for major parties. A close look at One Nation’s surprising surge and how protest votes translate under different voting systems. Housing and immigration are flagged as key voter drivers. The conversation ends on a national fuel and energy squeeze and the practical policy choices that could follow.
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Labor Landslide Driven By Preferences Not Primary Vote
- Labor's landslide in South Australia masks a low primary vote and relies heavily on preferences.
- Peter Malinowskis benefited from preferential flows and a fractured conservative vote, producing a thumping endorsement despite a mid-30s primary share.
One Nation Becoming The Main Right Wing Challenger
- One Nation's surge is translating polling into actual votes and is cannibalising the Liberal Party.
- One Nation took close to 22% in SA, becoming effectively the second party behind Labor and posing an existential threat to the Liberals.
Electoral System Tension After One Nation Primary Surge
- One Nation may build grievance about the electoral system because preferential voting limits their seat wins.
- They could push narratives that the system is 'stacked against' them after winning primary votes but few lower-house seats.