Get all your news in one place.
100's of premium titles.
One app.
Start reading
The Guardian - AU
The Guardian - AU
National
Tory Shepherd

‘Hard to read’: Labor is clear favourite in South Australia’s election – but local issues muddy the waters

SA premier Steven Marshall (left) and SA opposition leader Peter Malinauskas
SA premier Steven Marshall (left) and SA opposition leader Peter Malinauskas ahead of today’s election. Photograph: Matt Turner/AAP

State elections are not always of great interest to people beyond the borders, but today’s South Australian poll is getting more attention than usual as it comes in the lead-up to the May federal election.

The latest poll shows Labor poised to tip out the Marshall government after just one term in power. It shows a swing of about 8%, putting Labor ahead 56 to 44 on a two-party preferred score.

Sign up to read this article
Read news from 100's of titles, curated specifically for you.
Already a member? Sign in here
Related Stories
Top stories on inkl right now
One subscription that gives you access to news from hundreds of sites
Already a member? Sign in here
Our Picks
Fourteen days free
Download the app
One app. One membership.
100+ trusted global sources.