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Why Pauline is the 'main character' in the SA election
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All eyes are on the South Australian election this week, which promises to be the first real test of One Nation's skyrocketing support in recent polls. And as ABC Chief Elections Analyst Casey Briggs tells Fran and PK, Queensland based Pauline Hanson really has become the "main character" in the state's election. So, could this election be an "extinction level event" for the SA Liberals? And could the minor party also take some shine off the Labor Malinauskus Government? Meanwhile, National Cabinet has met with the Prime Minister announcing a national fuel supply taskforce coordinator. It comes as the RBA hikes rates and the fallout from the war in the Middle East continues to hit home. Got a burning question? Send a short voice recording to PK and Fran for Question Time at thepartyroom@abc.net.au
View originalAll eyes are on the South Australian election this week, which promises to be the first real test of One Nation's skyrocketing support in recent polls. And as ABC Chief Elections Analyst Casey Briggs tells Fran and PK, Queensland based Pauline Hanson really has become the "main character" in the state's election. So, could this election be an "extinction level event" for the SA Liberals? And could the minor party also take some shine off the Labor Malinauskus Government? Meanwhile, National Cabinet has met with the Prime Minister announcing a national fuel supply taskforce coordinator. It comes as the RBA hikes rates and the fallout from the war in the Middle East continues to hit home. Got a burning question? Send a short voice recording to PK and Fran for Question Time at thepartyroom@abc.net.au
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- March 19, 2026
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