Overview
- Ashton Hurn confirmed the party room backed her unanimously to lead the South Australian Liberals into the March 21 poll.
- Vincent Tarzia resigned on Friday after about 16 months as leader, calling the role challenging and denying he was pushed out.
- Shadow attorney-general Josh Teague said he remains deputy leader, noting party rules prevent an upper house MP from holding that post.
- Upper house recruit Frank Pangallo said he sought advice about a deputy bid but acknowledged Liberal protocols restrict such a move.
- Hurn’s elevation makes her the fourth new state Liberal leader in less than two months, following recent changes in the ACT, Victoria and NSW.