SA Libs leader admits ‘challenges’ after pre-vote horror poll   :-?
South Australia’s premier and opposition leader have united in cautioning voters looking to cast their ballot for One Nation.


News.com.au
March 18, 2026

A fresh poll has put One Nation on track to beat the Liberals in South Australia’s upcoming election, with such a result threatening to shake up politics across the country.   

An Advertiser/YouGov poll published on Wednesday showed the Liberals were heading into Saturday’s election with their lowest primary vote in national history at 19 per cent.

One Nation was ahead on 22 per cent.

With Labor’s core support at 38 per cent, Premier Peter Malinauskas and his government are poised to be returned in a landslide win.

Reacting to the poll, South Australian Opposition Leader Ashton Hurn said there was “no doubt that we’ve had some challenges”.

South Australian Opposition Leader Ashton Hurn says the Liberals have been hampered by ‘challenges’.

“I’m just a straight up country person who is just playing the cards that I’ve been dealt, and my team and I do have some serious policies out there we’re really excited about,” she told a Sky-hosted debate, adding that cost-of-living was top-of-mind.

“I’m focused on getting outcomes for the people of SA and yes, this poll is obviously here today.

“There are numerous polls throughout election campaigns, and I’m sure the premier would share this view … the only poll that matters is election day.

“So I’ll keep working right up until Saturday at 6pm.”

Ms Hurn’s support as preferred premier has risen three points to 23 per cent on last month’s poll.

But the gap between herself and Mr Malinauskas remained huge, with the Premier commanding 62 per cent support.

Responding to the results, Mr Malinauskas cautioned anyone casting ballots for One Nation.

South Australian Premier Peter Malinauskas has cautioned voters looking to cast their ballots for One Nation.

“The thing about One Nation is their leader lives in Queensland,” he said.

“And when I wake up on Sunday morning, whatever the result of the election is, I’ll wake up in South Australia.

“Pauline Hanson will be in Queensland.”

Ms Hurn echoed his comments, saying that One Nation was a “Queensland-based party” and “very Queensland-focused”.

“We need South Australian policies on the table because that’s what people are voting for,” she said.

I think labor is going to win this one.   :) 

I know little about local SA politics but I think it obvious that Trump has seriously damaged the conservative cause world wide. So barring any stand out local issues the conservative should be deep in trouble.

You know the ALP have had their Biden term of do nothing while the country goes to crap.
You know the swing back to the NLP is underway.

My old mate Pete should win this one.

Quote:

SA Labor @alpsa We only have one boss the World Economic Forum! https://x.com/alpsa/status/2034789204929212472

A vote for Labor is a vote for WEF

Jasin wrote on Mar 18^th, 2026 at 6:43pm:

You know the ALP have had their Biden term of do nothing while the country goes to crap. You know the swing back to the NLP is underway.

Biden had the most impresive term in recent US history. Unfortunately Albo is average in comparison. I have no idea how this relates to SA politics but there is zero indication of any swing back to the Libs. The requirment is that the Libs need to improve first to encourage a recovery.

Dnarever wrote on Mar 18^th, 2026 at 6:25pm:

I know little about local SA politics but I think it obvious that Trump has seriously damaged the conservative cause world wide. So barring any stand out local issues the conservative should be deep in trouble.

Here's a candidate Trump could get behind.

One Nation candidate Aoi Baxter wanted in the UK for failing to attend court on sexual touching charge

A UK court has confirmed a warrant has been issued for the arrest of One Nation candidate Aoi Baxter, also known as Trent Baxter, after he failed to attend court.

Mr Baxter was charged in September 2023 with sexually touching a woman without consent.

Labor should win this one very easily.

The only thing of interest is how ON goes.

Can they turn opinion polls into real votes?

What will the Upper House look like?

Captain Nemo wrote on Mar 21^st, 2026 at 9:54am:

Labor should win this one very easily. The only thing of interest is how ON goes. Can they turn opinion polls into real votes? What will the Upper House look like?

Hopefully this ON candidate won't be getting any votes.

One Nation candidate Aoi Baxter wanted in the UK for failing to attend court on sexual touching charge

A UK court has confirmed a warrant has been issued for the arrest of One Nation candidate Aoi Baxter, also known as Trent Baxter, after he failed to attend court.

Mr Baxter was charged in September 2023 with sexually touching a woman without consent.

greggerypeccary wrote on Mar 21^st, 2026 at 9:52am:

Dnarever wrote on Mar 18th, 2026 at 6:25pm: I know little about local SA politics but I think it obvious that Trump has seriously damaged the conservative cause world wide. So barring any stand out local issues the conservative should be deep in trouble. Here's a candidate Trump could get behind. One Nation candidate Aoi Baxter wanted in the UK for failing to attend court on sexual touching charge A UK court has confirmed a warrant has been issued for the arrest of One Nation candidate Aoi Baxter, also known as Trent Baxter, after he failed to attend court. Mr Baxter was charged in September 2023 with sexually touching a woman without consent.

When you're a star they let you do it.

It never stopped Trump from being elected.

Schlime schlime

Bobby. wrote on Mar 21^st, 2026 at 11:15am:

greggerypeccary wrote on Mar 21st, 2026 at 9:52am: Dnarever wrote on Mar 18th, 2026 at 6:25pm: I know little about local SA politics but I think it obvious that Trump has seriously damaged the conservative cause world wide. So barring any stand out local issues the conservative should be deep in trouble. Here's a candidate Trump could get behind. One Nation candidate Aoi Baxter wanted in the UK for failing to attend court on sexual touching charge A UK court has confirmed a warrant has been issued for the arrest of One Nation candidate Aoi Baxter, also known as Trent Baxter, after he failed to attend court. Mr Baxter was charged in September 2023 with sexually touching a woman without consent. When you're a star they let you do it. It never stopped Trump from being elected.

That's right, because there are a lot of rapists in the US.

And convicted criminals, just like Trump.

So, how did it go for the Libs in South Australia today?

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=m4IfxAQ4TqQ

Labor wins by a landslide:

https://www.abc.net.au/news/2026-03-21/a-mountain-to-a-cliff-for-sa-liberals-in-sa-election/106482264


When Ashton Hurn took on the role of South Australian Liberal leader just a few months ago, she likened the challenge to climbing a "mountain".

Rather than climbing the mountain, the Liberal Party has now fallen off a cliff.

The party has not just lost, but has suffered one of the most staggering election disasters in Australian political history.

In a country that has had an entrenched two-party system for 80 years, the Liberals appear to have somehow slipped to third, at least on the primary vote.

"You do have to concede the people have spoken and there has been quite a loud message sent," Liberal Senator Anne Ruston said on the ABC's election night coverage.

If you had told even the most pessimistic Liberal when Ms Hurn took the leadership that their vote would fall this far,  it's highly unlikely they would have believed you.

Across Adelaide, once very safe Liberal seats are now in Labor hands.

Perhaps most significantly, the Liberals appear to have finished significantly behind One Nation on the primary vote.

Bobby. wrote on Mar 21^st, 2026 at 9:50pm:

Labor wins by a landslide: https://www.abc.net.au/news/2026-03-21/a-mountain-to-a-cliff-for-sa-liberals-in-sa-election/106482264 When Ashton Hurn took on the role of South Australian Liberal leader just a few months ago, she likened the challenge to climbing a "mountain". Rather than climbing the mountain, the Liberal Party has now fallen off a cliff. The party has not just lost, but has suffered one of the most staggering election disasters in Australian political history. In a country that has had an entrenched two-party system for 80 years, the Liberals appear to have somehow slipped to third, at least on the primary vote. "You do have to concede the people have spoken and there has been quite a loud message sent," Liberal Senator Anne Ruston said on the ABC's election night coverage. If you had told even the most pessimistic Liberal when Ms Hurn took the leadership that their vote would fall this far,  it's highly unlikely they would have believed you. Across Adelaide, once very safe Liberal seats are now in Labor hands. Perhaps most significantly, the Liberals appear to have finished significantly behind One Nation on the primary vote.

Labor always wins no matter how bad they are.          :o

Bobby. wrote on Mar 21^st, 2026 at 9:55pm:

Bobby. wrote on Mar 21st, 2026 at 9:50pm: Labor wins by a landslide: https://www.abc.net.au/news/2026-03-21/a-mountain-to-a-cliff-for-sa-liberals-in-sa-election/106482264 When Ashton Hurn took on the role of South Australian Liberal leader just a few months ago, she likened the challenge to climbing a "mountain". Rather than climbing the mountain, the Liberal Party has now fallen off a cliff. The party has not just lost, but has suffered one of the most staggering election disasters in Australian political history. In a country that has had an entrenched two-party system for 80 years, the Liberals appear to have somehow slipped to third, at least on the primary vote. "You do have to concede the people have spoken and there has been quite a loud message sent," Liberal Senator Anne Ruston said on the ABC's election night coverage. If you had told even the most pessimistic Liberal when Ms Hurn took the leadership that their vote would fall this far,  it's highly unlikely they would have believed you. Across Adelaide, once very safe Liberal seats are now in Labor hands. Perhaps most significantly, the Liberals appear to have finished significantly behind One Nation on the primary vote. Labor always wins no matter how bad they are.          :o

Pete's a good guy.

He deserved to win.

Wipeout!   ;D

Pecca,
it was the same here in Victoria,

Dan was a fiend and they still voted him back in.   ::)

Bobby. wrote on Mar 21^st, 2026 at 10:31pm:

Pecca, it was the same here in Victoria, Dan was a fiend and they still voted him back in.   ::)

Pete's not a fiend - he's a very nice guy.

His government was always gonna be voted back in.

The real story is the Libs - it was a wipeout   :)

21% of S.Oz gave their primary vote to O.N. Not a good sign for the federal election in a couple of year.
Even throughout suburban Adelaide, O.N polled well.

In some safe Labor seats, Labor's swing against was 20% to O.N. Greens gains insulated Labor through preferences.

Liberals, decimated, is always great news.

O.N was kept at bay by Liberals & Labor not preferencing.

Next November, lets see if ON can replicate in Victoria's election.

Looks like the libs were smashed to smithereens .... how many seats dumb nation win ?

Labor ~ Liberals did a preference deal. That said, O.N are close in a couple seats, yet likely to fail.

https://www.abc.net.au/news/elections/sa/2026/guide/mack

https://www.abc.net.au/news/elections/sa/2026/guide/hamm

LNP never again wrote on Mar 22^nd, 2026 at 8:55am:

Looks like the libs were smashed to smithereens .... how many seats dumb nation win ?

Be sure to let me know as soon as anything changes for the better as far as the average South Australian is concerned, OK?

I'll be waiting...

---

Liberal bloodbath.

Ai_Took_Our_Jobs wrote on Mar 22^nd, 2026 at 9:03am:

Labor ~ Liberals did a preference deal. That said, O.N are close in a couple seats, yet likely to fail. https://www.abc.net.au/news/elections/sa/2026/guide/mack https://www.abc.net.au/news/elections/sa/2026/guide/hamm

The uni party?

It’s only a matter of time before labor and the LNP merge

LNP never again wrote on Mar 22^nd, 2026 at 8:55am:

Looks like the libs were smashed to smithereens .... how many seats dumb nation win ?

Currently, zero.

https://i.ytimg.com/vi/IOAltS7Tp14/hq720.jpg

Zilch.  None.  Nada.  Zip.  Nil.  Nulla.

Greg you are missing how our “ democracy “works.

One Nation just took 21% of election funding away from both the labor and liberal parties.

That’s real hard cash that will not be preference away.

The seats one and lost is irrelevant.

The amount of taxpayer funds that you receive is what makes the game important.

My undoubted rough estimate is  Pauline Hanson just collected $556,453.006

The real issue is that  this money has been taken away from the uni party.

The cake doesn’t get bigger there slice just got 21% smaller.

And that hurts them. It hurts them hard.

O.N has got it's first S.A. lower house seat

https://www.abc.net.au/news/elections/sa/2026/guide/ngad

Ai_Took_Our_Jobs wrote on Mar 22^nd, 2026 at 4:13pm:

O.N has got it's first S.A. lower house seat https://www.abc.net.au/news/elections/sa/2026/guide/ngad

Just one?

So far.  Leading in at least one other.


And this without preferences from Lib & Lab.

Ai_Took_Our_Jobs wrote on Mar 22^nd, 2026 at 4:29pm:

So far.  Leading in at least one other.

So, a grand total of two?

;D

Plus one extra so far in the upper house.


Victorian Lib/Labs must be nervous.

Ai_Took_Our_Jobs wrote on Mar 22^nd, 2026 at 4:31pm:

Plus one extra so far in the upper house. Victorian Lib/Labs must be nervous.

Three?

Oh no!   :o

Can they form government with three seats?

They have to form government before rusted on lab supporters realise they are a threat.

okey dokey.

When the Liberals are in too much trouble their supporters turn to nuttery, it's normal.

greggerypeccary wrote on Mar 22^nd, 2026 at 6:28am:

Bobby. wrote on Mar 21st, 2026 at 10:31pm: Pecca, it was the same here in Victoria, Dan was a fiend and they still voted him back in.   ::) Pete's not a fiend - he's a very nice guy. His government was always gonna be voted back in. The real story is the Libs - it was a wipeout   :)

All Labor Govts are:
high taxing,
high spending,
high borrowing.

Your great grand children will be born with a massive debt over their heads.

Bobby. wrote on Mar 22^nd, 2026 at 7:57pm:

greggerypeccary wrote on Mar 22nd, 2026 at 6:28am: Bobby. wrote on Mar 21st, 2026 at 10:31pm: Pecca, it was the same here in Victoria, Dan was a fiend and they still voted him back in.   ::) Pete's not a fiend - he's a very nice guy. His government was always gonna be voted back in. The real story is the Libs - it was a wipeout   :) All Labor Govts are: high taxing, high spending, high borrowing. Your great grand children will be born with a massive debt over their heads.

Every Liberal government makes that claim but then every incoming Labor government has to clean up the ecanomic mess the Liberal governments leave. Turns out that the Liberal rhetoric isn't supported by the facts.

Biggest win ever!

https://i.ytimg.com/vi/qewxOvP01CQ/hq720.jpg

Dnarever wrote on Mar 22^nd, 2026 at 8:13pm:

Bobby. wrote on Mar 22nd, 2026 at 7:57pm: greggerypeccary wrote on Mar 22nd, 2026 at 6:28am: Bobby. wrote on Mar 21st, 2026 at 10:31pm: Pecca, it was the same here in Victoria, Dan was a fiend and they still voted him back in.   ::) Pete's not a fiend - he's a very nice guy. His government was always gonna be voted back in. The real story is the Libs - it was a wipeout   :) All Labor Govts are: high taxing, high spending, high borrowing. Your great grand children will be born with a massive debt over their heads. Every Liberal government makes that claim but then every incoming Labor government has to clean up the ecanomic mess the Liberal governments leave. Turns out that the Liberal rhetoric isn't supported by the facts.

Under Howard and Costello we owed nothing -

now Federal debt is over $1 trillion.    ::)

Bobby. wrote on Mar 22^nd, 2026 at 8:22pm:

Dnarever wrote on Mar 22nd, 2026 at 8:13pm: Bobby. wrote on Mar 22nd, 2026 at 7:57pm: greggerypeccary wrote on Mar 22nd, 2026 at 6:28am: Bobby. wrote on Mar 21st, 2026 at 10:31pm: Pecca, it was the same here in Victoria, Dan was a fiend and they still voted him back in.   ::) Pete's not a fiend - he's a very nice guy. His government was always gonna be voted back in. The real story is the Libs - it was a wipeout   :) All Labor Govts are: high taxing, high spending, high borrowing. Your great grand children will be born with a massive debt over their heads. Every Liberal government makes that claim but then every incoming Labor government has to clean up the ecanomic mess the Liberal governments leave. Turns out that the Liberal rhetoric isn't supported by the facts. Under Howard and Costello we owed nothing - now Federal debt is over $1 trillion.    ::)

3 decades ago (!), Howard benefitted from a mining boom fueled by China.

And 3 decades ago, centre-left Clinton (a Dem) achieved the same outcome in the US, but for different reasons:

(google)

President Clinton’s budget surpluses (1998–2001) were achieved through a combination of tax increases on high earners, restrained government spending, and a massive economic boom. Key factors included the 1993 budget deficit reduction, the 1997 Balanced Budget Act, "peace dividend" defense cuts, and tech-driven economic growth.

Times change.....but your govt. debt delusions don't change, which is why the democracies are  imploding while the working class, abandoned by the mainstream Left, is looking to Pauline for salvation. Won't work, especially with blind mainstream Neoclassical ideologues  like you forcing governments to balance their budgets. 

(eg you can't explain why the currency-issuing federal govt. had to borrow money to finance the covid lockdown, a major reason for the current $1trillion Oz govt. debt.)

Now both Lib and Lab have to realize they are on the nose with the working class - who are confused enough to think ON will save them. 

But the days of Oz running on fossil fuel are over, which is ON's achilles heel.

Meanwhile the housing crisis cannot be fixed in the market economy.

Oh dear.....

greggerypeccary wrote on Mar 22^nd, 2026 at 8:20pm:

Biggest win ever! https://i.ytimg.com/vi/qewxOvP01CQ/hq720.jpg

Yeah, but instead of Labor taking Hammond from the Libs for the first time in 60 years, the conservative seat turned to ON not Labor  (Labor's Simone Baily was actually in front at the close of counting last night, but Lib. preferences will win the seat for ON. ie. if Labor preferencing Libs over ON don't maintain the seat for the Libs ....)

The Greens are moribund, the centre is dying, while Labor - in the centre -  is a neoiliberal outfit who has abandoned the working class who have more immediate cost-of-living problems than to worry about climate change: Senator Roberts (ON) anti-renewables campaign is a winning policy for such people, because they remember coal-based electricity was cheaper than the transition to renewables is proving to be.    

thegreatdivide wrote on Mar 22^nd, 2026 at 9:01pm:

3 decades ago (!), Howard benefitted from a mining boom fueled by China. And 3 decades ago, centre-left Clinton (a Dem) achieved the same outcome in the US, but for different reasons: (google) President Clinton’s budget surpluses (1998–2001) were achieved through a combination of tax increases on high earners, restrained government spending, and a massive economic boom. Key factors included the 1993 budget deficit reduction, the 1997 Balanced Budget Act, "peace dividend" defense cuts, and tech-driven economic growth. Times change.....but your govt. debt delusions don't change, which is why the democracies are  imploding while the working class, abandoned by the mainstream Left, is looking to Pauline for salvation. Won't work, especially with blind mainstream Neoclassical ideologues  like you forcing governments to balance their budgets.  (eg you can't explain why the currency-issuing federal govt. had to borrow money to finance the covid lockdown, a major reason for the current $1trillion Oz govt. debt.) Now both Lib and Lab have to realize they are on the nose with the working class - who are confused enough to think ON will save them.  But the days of Oz running on fossil fuel are over, which is ON's achilles heel. Meanwhile the housing crisis cannot be fixed in the market economy. Oh dear.....

That's just a word salad for -

Labor can't manage money.

Bobby. wrote on Mar 22^nd, 2026 at 9:26pm:

thegreatdivide wrote on Mar 22nd, 2026 at 9:01pm: 3 decades ago (!), Howard benefitted from a mining boom fueled by China. And 3 decades ago, centre-left Clinton (a Dem) achieved the same outcome in the US, but for different reasons: (google) President Clinton’s budget surpluses (1998–2001) were achieved through a combination of tax increases on high earners, restrained government spending, and a massive economic boom. Key factors included the 1993 budget deficit reduction, the 1997 Balanced Budget Act, "peace dividend" defense cuts, and tech-driven economic growth. Times change.....but your govt. debt delusions don't change, which is why the democracies are  imploding while the working class, abandoned by the mainstream Left, is looking to Pauline for salvation. Won't work, especially with blind mainstream Neoclassical ideologues  like you forcing governments to balance their budgets.  (eg you can't explain why the currency-issuing federal govt. had to borrow money to finance the covid lockdown, a major reason for the current $1trillion Oz govt. debt.) Now both Lib and Lab have to realize they are on the nose with the working class - who are confused enough to think ON will save them.  But the days of Oz running on fossil fuel are over, which is ON's achilles heel. Meanwhile the housing crisis cannot be fixed in the market economy. Oh dear..... That's just a word salad for - Labor can't manage money.

1. Can you identify the  'word salad?

Thank you.

2. How can a government of ANY stripe solve the c-o-l and housing crisis for the working class, if you insist on lower taxes and spending, and higher interest rates?

(Which is why the Libs are heading for extinction, while Labor is at least offering some (insufficient) relief for low-income groups).   

2. Your inability to engage in debate is deplorable.

thegreatdivide wrote on Mar 22^nd, 2026 at 9:35pm:

1. Can you identify the  'word salad? Thank you. 2. How can a government of ANY stripe solve the c-o-l and housing crisis for the working class, if you insist on lower taxes and spending, and higher interest rates? (Which is why the Libs are heading for extinction, while Labor is at least offering some (insufficient) relief for low-income groups).    2. Your inability to engage in debate is deplorable.

You should see the mess Dan left us in Victoria.

We owe more money than NSW, QLD and Tassie combined -
we're so bankrupt that the federal Govt may have to bail us out.

;D SA Premier says Australian patriotism is about talking about footy and not religion (and then he nearly said politics).

This is ALP - own goal politics 😆

https://i.imgur.com/iCcBy9K.jpeg

Looks like One Nation could end up with 3 - possibly 4 seats.

An absolute disaster for the Libs.

They probably need to dissolve the party and start over with a rebranding!  :D

"The Greens are moribund"


Greens 83,511 10.4% +1.3%


Still an outside chance of a lower house seat, if they get into second place, will win on preferences.

https://www.abc.net.au/news/elections/sa/2026/guide/heys


Assisted Labor in holding on some seats where Labor's primary collapsed.


Greens are fine.

Ai_Took_Our_Jobs wrote on Mar 23^rd, 2026 at 10:13am:

"The Greens are moribund" Greens 83,511 10.4% +1.3% Still an outside chance of a lower house seat, if they get into second place, will win on preferences. https://www.abc.net.au/news/elections/sa/2026/guide/heys Assisted Labor in holding on some seats where Labor's primary collapsed. Greens are fine.

No they are not, they have been stuck on c.11% (Oz wide) for a decade, despite the c-o-l and housing crisis...while ON has soared  since the last federal election.    Leader Adam Bandt's loss, due to changing voting patterns at the last federal election, was a disaster for the Greens.

(google)

Adan Bandt was ousted from his formerly safe seat of Melbourne due to a confluence of factors, including a voter swing toward Labor to prevent a conservative government, the flow of Liberal preferences to Labor, and local frustration with the party’s campaign focus.

And now the Libs see they will have to join ON.....

Face it TGD.
The Federal level has become a Golden Fleece.

Bobby. wrote on Mar 22^nd, 2026 at 9:53pm:

thegreatdivide wrote on Mar 22nd, 2026 at 9:35pm: 1. Can you identify the  'word salad? Thank you. 2. How can a government of ANY stripe solve the c-o-l and housing crisis for the working class, if you insist on lower taxes and spending, and higher interest rates? (Which is why the Libs are heading for extinction, while Labor is at least offering some (insufficient) relief for low-income groups).    2. Your inability to engage in debate is deplorable. You should see the mess Dan left us in Victoria. We owe more money than NSW, QLD and Tassie combined - we're so bankrupt that the federal Govt may have to bail us out.

Indeed, the feds have a "printing press", they can write off Vic's. debt at any time.

And you have some fabulous new infrastructure as a result of the state's debt. 

And note the 'trade-off' with unemployment rates:

(google)

Australia's national headline unemployment rate is approximately 4.1 -4.2% as of early 2024–2025, with rates varying across states and territories. Key figures show the lowest unemployent rates in states like Victoria and the Northern Territory, while others fluctuate higher, often reflecting strong participation in the Australian Capital Territory (ACT).

Who'd have thunk govt debt would reduce unemployment.....

thegreatdivide wrote on Mar 23^rd, 2026 at 12:35pm:

Ai_Took_Our_Jobs wrote on Mar 23rd, 2026 at 10:13am: "The Greens are moribund" Greens 83,511 10.4% +1.3% Still an outside chance of a lower house seat, if they get into second place, will win on preferences. https://www.abc.net.au/news/elections/sa/2026/guide/heys Assisted Labor in holding on some seats where Labor's primary collapsed. Greens are fine. No they are not, they have been stuck on c.11% (Oz wide) for a decade, despite the c-o-l and housing crisis...while ON has soared  since the last federal election.    Leader Adam Bandt's loss, due to changing voting patterns at the last federal election, was a disaster for the Greens. (google) Adan Bandt was ousted from his formerly safe seat of Melbourne due to a confluence of factors, including a voter swing toward Labor to prevent a conservative government, the flow of Liberal preferences to Labor, and local frustration with the party’s campaign focus. And now the Libs see they will have to join ON.....

Your original comment was that Greens where dying.

Now you say they are stable on 11%

That's a back peddle.

Ai_Took_Our_Jobs wrote on Mar 23^rd, 2026 at 3:41pm:

thegreatdivide wrote on Mar 23rd, 2026 at 12:35pm: Ai_Took_Our_Jobs wrote on Mar 23rd, 2026 at 10:13am: "The Greens are moribund" Greens 83,511 10.4% +1.3% Still an outside chance of a lower house seat, if they get into second place, will win on preferences. https://www.abc.net.au/news/elections/sa/2026/guide/heys Assisted Labor in holding on some seats where Labor's primary collapsed. Greens are fine. No they are not, they have been stuck on c.11% (Oz wide) for a decade, despite the c-o-l and housing crisis...while ON has soared  since the last federal election.    Leader Adam Bandt's loss, due to changing voting patterns at the last federal election, was a disaster for the Greens. (google) Adan Bandt was ousted from his formerly safe seat of Melbourne due to a confluence of factors, including a voter swing toward Labor to prevent a conservative government, the flow of Liberal preferences to Labor, and local frustration with the party’s campaign focus. And now the Libs see they will have to join ON..... Your original comment was that Greens where dying. Now you say they are stable on 11% That's a back peddle.

No it isn't; moribund has different emphasis of defintion:

(google)

Synonyms of Moribund

Dying/Declining: Expiring, failing, passing, perishing, waning, ebbing.

Stagnant/Inactive: Stagnating, forceless, lifeless, at a standstill.

I had the 2nd definition in mind, ie the Greens are at a standstill, even (in 2025) losing their leader in the housing, c-o-l, and inequality crisis, the very things the Greens promote themselves as having the solutions (higher taxes on wealth and greedy fossil-company price gougers). 

Standstill does not equate to  ...  stagnating, forceless, lifeless.

Since in S,A, Greens have gained, while all others excluding O.N, has gone backwards.

The evidence is in ... Greens are alive and kicking.

Bobby. wrote on Mar 22^nd, 2026 at 9:26pm:

thegreatdivide wrote on Mar 22nd, 2026 at 9:01pm: 3 decades ago (!), Howard benefitted from a mining boom fueled by China. And 3 decades ago, centre-left Clinton (a Dem) achieved the same outcome in the US, but for different reasons: (google) President Clinton’s budget surpluses (1998–2001) were achieved through a combination of tax increases on high earners, restrained government spending, and a massive economic boom. Key factors included the 1993 budget deficit reduction, the 1997 Balanced Budget Act, "peace dividend" defense cuts, and tech-driven economic growth. Times change.....but your govt. debt delusions don't change, which is why the democracies are  imploding while the working class, abandoned by the mainstream Left, is looking to Pauline for salvation. Won't work, especially with blind mainstream Neoclassical ideologues  like you forcing governments to balance their budgets.  (eg you can't explain why the currency-issuing federal govt. had to borrow money to finance the covid lockdown, a major reason for the current $1trillion Oz govt. debt.) Now both Lib and Lab have to realize they are on the nose with the working class - who are confused enough to think ON will save them.  But the days of Oz running on fossil fuel are over, which is ON's achilles heel. Meanwhile the housing crisis cannot be fixed in the market economy. Oh dear..... That's just a word salad for - Labor can't manage money.

Yet History shows the exact opposite. Most Labor governments have had to fix failed Liberal economies.

20 years ago we were DEBT FREE thanks to the NLP. Since then, the ALP Left have contributed the vast majority of our TRILLION+ 💸💵💸💵 DEBT.
COVID was a justified excuse for the NLP to spend directly to the people and couldn't be helped.
But our current immediate situation could have been softened if it wasn't for stupid incompetent Bidenesque Anus ALP.

Best result for Labor in SA since 1930s , how did libs go  ;D

Jasin wrote on Mar 25^th, 2026 at 11:56am:

20 years ago we were DEBT FREE thanks to the NLP. Since then, the ALP Left have contributed the vast majority of our TRILLION+ 💸💵💸💵 DEBT. COVID was a justified excuse for the NLP to spend directly to the people and couldn't be helped. But our current immediate situation could have been softened if it wasn't for stupid incompetent Bidenesque Anus ALP.

20 years ago we had the best ecanomic conditions in over a century. The LNP committed this position into the future which meant that as soon as the economy deteriorated i.e see GFC we find that the LNP's unafordable spending that was locked in lead to disaster. Instead of spending the money they had they spent money into the future and that money depended on the best economy in a century continuing forever. Government income returning to historically normal levels was a disaster - an inevitable disaster. One example was the unafordable tax cuts to the wealthy, The money to pay for them went away but the cost remained. Had they spent money thay actually had on infrustructure
it would have been a big win for the country.