Liberal preselection

Sunday, September 27

City councillor sets sights on state parliament

UPDATED | City councillor and former senator Robert Simms has confirmed his intent to stand for state parliament, seeking the Greens’ nomination to replace Mark Parnell – but the retiring veteran’s longtime staffer has also entered the succession race.

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.

Liberal frontbencher John Gardner is facing a challenge in his seat of Morialta.

Marshall's right-hand man challenged as Liberal battle heats up

UPDATED | The state Liberals are facing factional turmoil with one of Steven Marshall’s most trusted lieutenants and leading moderate powerbroker John Gardner facing a shock preselection challenge in his safe seat of Morialta.

Edwards bows out as Libs gear up for battle

Former Senator Sean Edwards will not seek state preselection, citing policy differences with Steven Marshall’s partyroom, but long-retired former frontbencher Wayne Matthew has confirmed his candidacy in Davenport as Liberal nominations today closed for a raft of key seats.