The South Australian Greens are hopeful of becoming the state’s “third political force” and holding the balance of power in the Upper House, after electing a young environmental campaigner as their number two Legislative Council candidate for next year’s state election.
Adelaide City Councillor and former Senator Robert Simms has been elected the Greens candidate for a winnable state Upper House seat, after long-time Legislative Councillor Mark Parnell announced his retirement.
Parliament House is preparing to spend a quarter of a million dollars improving winches used to move chandeliers inside the House of Assembly chamber.
EXCLUSIVE | The SA Greens are expecting a rush of hopefuls for the party’s winnable state Upper House seat, after long-time Legislative Councillor Mark Parnell today declared he would not contest the next election.