Category: State Politics
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Boats, bikies and backbenchers — Tung Ngo reflects on his journey to parliament
Tung Ngo has been a member of South Australia’s Legislative Council for over ten years. Before this, he spent his time sleepwalking, battling real pirates, challenging racism, and, at 22, becoming the first Vietnamese-born person to be elected to local government in Australia.
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The rise of One Nation in South Australia: what do experts say?
South Australia could be the testing ground for a new political shake-up, as One Nation’s surge in popularity shifts voter support from conservatives. Political editor Constance Siasios speaks with academics and a supporter ahead of today’s state election.
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State election 2026: policies that affect you
Not sure what you’re actually voting for? Here’s a breakdown of what South Australia’s major political parties are promising ahead of Saturday’s state election.
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“Fishing in a barrel of nuclear waste”: the complicated media portrayal of SA’s algal bloom
SA’s algal bloom is a major disaster for the tourism and fishing industries, but its impact extends beyond just environmental devastation.
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Fast food under fire in childhood obesity crackdown
Pressure is mounting in the Parliament of South Australian for a ban on new fast-food constructions near schools amidst rising rates of obesity in young Australians.
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Red ahead: “the road back is huge” for SA Liberals
When Labor won the recent federal election, political pundits hailed it as a win for the ages. Now, Labor’s dominance in the south-east of Adelaide serves as a warning for South Australians ahead of the 2026 state election.