The Latest Breaking News from David Speirs

'They spat in my face': ex-Lib leader seeks redemption

A former Liberal Party leader is trying to put a humiliating drug scandal behind him and win back the seat he held for a decade.

AAP · Mar 13

Rules questioned as ex-Liberal leader eyes return as MP

A political comeback attempt by a former Liberal leader with a drug conviction faces challenges as both major parties say they will preference him last.

AAP · Feb 28

Can One Nation make it in South Australia? Liberal party fears peak humiliation at state election

Labor under Peter Malinauskas seems set for a massive win in the 21 March poll, but all eyes are on how the rightwing vote will shake out

The Guardian - AU · Feb 21

Former state Liberal leader admits supplying drugs

Former South Australian Liberal leader David Speirs has admitted supplying drugs to two people, pleading guilty to charges in court.

AAP · Mar 27, 2025

Premier trades blows with fledgling opposition leader

South Australia's new opposition leader has gone after the state's premier in a combative debate held one year out from the state election.

AAP · Mar 21, 2025

Extra drug charge for former Liberal leader

Two charges of supplying drugs will proceed against a former Liberal Party leader, a court has been told.

AAP · Mar 4, 2025

Labor claims big swing against Libs in by-election

South Australian Labor has pulled off a historic win in former Liberal leader David Speirs' seat of Black after a double-digit swing.

AAP · Nov 16, 2024

By-election a day after ex-Liberal leader's court date

Voters in the Adelaide seat of Black will head to the polls after former state opposition leader David Speirs quit parliament following drug charges.

AAP · Nov 15, 2024

Court approves travel for ex-Lib leader on drug charges

Former South Australian opposition leader David Speirs, who quit parliament after being charged with supplying drugs, has faced court for the first time.

AAP · Nov 14, 2024

Coalition retains narrow Newspoll lead as Dutton gains; where Democrats may have erred in US election

A national Newspoll, conducted November 4–8 from a sample of 1,261, gave the Coalition a 51–49 lead, unchanged since the previous Newspoll in early October. Primary votes were 40% Coalition (up two), 33% Labor (up two), 11% Greens (down one), 5% One Nation (down two) and 11% for all Others…

The Conversation · Nov 10, 2024