New twist in Liberal succession as MP 'rethinks' exit

The race to find a candidate for one of the SA Liberals’ fortress seats could take a new twist, with the retiring incumbent believed to be open to reconsider his decision to quit parliament.

Lib HQ backdown after MP backlash on Waite splinter group

SA Liberal HQ has been forced to take charge of a new splinter branch in party exile Sam Duluk’s seat of Waite, after state MPs vented their anger about the venture, InDaily understands.

Labor backbencher Michael Brown. Photo: David Mariuz / AAP

Labor makes its move on Bedford's seat

A state Labor MP is set to switch seats at the forthcoming state election – a move that could see him go head-to-head with ex-ALP veteran turned independent Frances Bedford.

Labor pains: 'Factional brutality' claim, Family First revival splits party

UPDATED | The failed challenger in a “sullied” Labor preselection ballot has fired a parting shot at the party’s “factional brutality”, while two former ministers quit the ALP to revive the Evangelical-inspired Family First political brand.

Liberals celebrate factional "realignment" as Marshall confidant eyes parliament

SA Liberal factions have splintered dramatically amid a spate of weekend preselections that saw party moderates celebrate “the most significant factional realignment” in a generation, despite falling short in two key contests.

Liberal powerbroker's surprise endorsement as Marshall staffer firms for Frome

Child Protection Minister Rachel Sanderson’s chief of staff is widely considered the frontrunner to win Liberal preselection for the vacant regional seat of Frome, but a fellow moderate’s endorsement of a rival candidate has underlined the party’s fractured ties.