andrew mclachlan

Tuesday, September 22

Liberal factional 'split' looms after "epic defeat"

The state Liberals’ conservative faction could be set to formally splinter amid rancour from the weekend’s “epic defeat” for the party’s hard Right, which saw moderate-backed MLC Andrew McLachlan snatch an emphatic win in the race for Cory Bernardi’s vacated senate seat.

Lib factions declare war as McLachlan closes on senate

Factional infighting has exploded ahead of tomorrow’s state Liberal ballot to decide South Australia’s newest senator, with the party’s dominant Right faction “split” and conservative insiders threatening retribution as they brace for their candidate’s shock loss.

Upper House president Andrew McLachlan. Photo: Tony Lewis / InDaily

Upper House president "likely" to quit state parliament if senate bid fails

Legislative Council president Andrew McLachlan is set to exit state parliament whether or not he snares party support for a vacant Liberal senate seat, declaring he is “unlikely” to seek a second term if his gambit is unsuccessful.