Early Counting Shows Labor Government Possible In South Australia, But Liberals May Survive With Support Of Independents

There has been a swing to the ALP in the South Australian election, but the outcome remains unclear. At this stage, it appears that the ALP has won 22 seats, 2 short of an outright majority. The Liberal Party has 20 seats and can expect to receive the support of the National Party member and another independent, giving it also 22 seats.

In a night of see-saw counting, a minority government of one persuasion or the other seems the most likely outcome.

Media outlets are providing inconsistent accounts of the state of the parties, but it appears that the ALP has 22 seats, possibly 23, whereas the Liberals have 20, possibly 21. There is one National Party member, one ex-Liberal independent, and possibly two other independents.

The situation is complicated by the fact that three seats (Norwood, Hartley and Stuart are so close it is impossible to predict who will win them.

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