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SA Liberals hope preferencing One Nation will give them a fighting chance – but is the brand damage worth it?
- South Australia’s Liberals direct preferences to One Nation to improve chances against Labor in the state election.
- Analysts warn the move could damage the Liberal brand by appearing to cosy up to Hanson and her platform.
- Analyst Antony Green questions the impact of preferences on final results in most seats.
- The strategy follows a broader pattern of Conservative parties courting One Nation in outer suburban contests.
- The move is described as a tactical decision rather than a vote of confidence in One Nation.
- Election analyst Antony Green doubts the shift will change the final result in most seats.
- In Narungga, Liberal preferences go to an independent MP over One Nation.
- The strategy has raised questions about long-term consequences for party identity and voter trust.
- The article frames the shift as pragmatic politics aimed at defeating Labor.
- The piece notes the broader national trend of Liberal parties courting One Nation’s support.
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