Democracy Sausage with Mark Kenny One Nation watershed
Mar 26, 2026
Dr Emily Foley, a postdoctoral researcher on voter dynamics, and Josh Sundman, a public policy lecturer with on-the-ground SA election analysis, unpack One Nation's surprising South Australian surge. They trace vote flows, party weaknesses, migration and material grievances, and whether this breakthrough can reshape Victorian and national politics. Short, sharp, and political.
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Visible Delivery Boosted Labor's Appeal
- Peter Malinauskas' 'doing things' governing style drove cross-class support: decisive projects, renationalisation moves and a social media ban signalled action over incrementalism.
- Josh and Mark point to big infrastructure and administrative changes like SA Water reforms and major road projects as visible proof of delivery.
Different Seat Swings Revealed Distinct Voter Movements
- Voting shifts were threefold: Liberal-to-One Nation in some areas, Labor-to-One Nation in outer suburbs, and Liberal-to-Labor in inner leafy belts.
- Josh cites seats like Waite and Unley flipping from long-term Liberal strongholds to Labor on primary votes.
Antic's Video Showed Anti‑Elite Performance Style
- Alex Antic filmed a cringe video during a world leader speech, illustrating the anti‑elite performative style of some conservative figures.
- Mark Kenny recounts Antic sitting outside Parliament reading a paper and joking about 'a tough life being a parliamentarian'.