What we learned, Sunday 20 March
That’s where we’ll leave our live coverage for the day.
Before we go, a quick recap on what has been a busy Sunday:
- Foreign minister Marise Payne described Russia’s actions in Ukraine as “war crimes” as the government announced a major aid and assistance package for Ukraine, including more money for refugee support and a new humanitarian visa for Ukrainian refugees. The government announced more money for defence support and banned aluminium ore and alumina exports to Russia.
- The ousted SA premier Steven Marshall resigned as leader of the Liberal party following Labor’s comprehensive win in the state. He remains in a battle to keep his seat.
- Shane Warne’s family and friends farewelled him at a private funeral in Melbourne, with about 80 guests gathering to say their goodbyes to the cricketing great.
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Still on the SA election, former premier Steven Marshall remains locked in a tight battle to retain his own seat.
ABC election analyst Anthony Green says Labor’s Cressida O’Hanlon is now ahead of Marshall in the seat of Dunstan. The addition of ticket votes have given her a slight edge - 50.5% to 49.5%. There are still more pre-polls and postal votes to be counted.
Marshal has already resigned as Liberal leader following his party’s comprehensive loss to Labor. While resigning, Marshall said:
I also look forward to continuing to serve the people of Dunstan.
He may not have that chance.
As expected, the addition of ticket votes in Dunstan have put Labor's Cressida O'Hanlon ahead of Premier Steven Marshall in Dunstan, 50.5% to 49.5%. Lots more votes to come though withy pre-polls and postals. https://t.co/1rEAu7yEKl #savotes #saparli
— Antony Green - elections (@AntonyGreenElec) March 20, 2022
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