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Tim Dornin

MP's deception trial to proceed after appeal fails

SA MP Fraser Ellis is accused of making more than $18,000 in fraudulent claims for an allowance. (Kelly Barnes/AAP PHOTOS) (AAP)

A South Australian independent MP is set to go to trial on deception charges after losing a bid to halt the case.

Former Liberal Fraser Ellis, who now sits on the crossbench in parliament, is charged with 23 counts of making fraudulent claims for a parliamentary allowance.

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