Full Story Will One Nation go mainstream in South Australia’s election?
Mar 17, 2026
Dan Jervis-Bardy, chief political correspondent covering South Australian politics, reports from Adelaide. He explores whether One Nation can turn poll surges into seats. He describes voters’ grievances, why some overlook party rhetoric, and how major parties are responding. He also examines Adelaide’s changing mood and what the result could mean beyond the state.
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Two South Australias Emerging
- South Australia shows two simultaneous moods: a confident, thriving Adelaide and a large pool of voters who feel left behind and angry.
- Dan Jervis-Bardy observed that Premier Peter Malinauskas touts economic growth while a separate faction is drawn to One Nation's grievance message.
First Real Test For One Nation
- This election is the first real test of whether One Nation can convert strong polling into parliamentary seats.
- February polls showed One Nation in the 20s and ahead of the Liberals, so translating that into seats could reshape both state and federal politics.
Working Class Voter Declares Pauline Has Answers
- A former Labor voter in Elizabeth told Dan he supports Pauline Hanson because she 'has the answers'.
- The exchange came outside a polling place in a working-class northern suburb, showing One Nation's appeal among disaffected Labor supporters.