SA Premier Peter Malinauskas on Labor Conference, One Nation, and Aukus Agreement
Malinauskas discusses state contest, progressive approach to Hanson supporters, and Aukus risks at 50th Labor Conference in Adelaide
Quick Look
SA Premier Peter Malinauskas addresses Labor's contest with One Nation, advocating against condescension towards Hanson supporters, and defends the Aukus agreement despite US submarine production concerns.
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Why It Matters
The 50th Labor Conference in Adelaide hosts discussions on national and state political challenges.
Peter Malinauskas, speaking at the 50th Labor Conference in Adelaide with Tom McIlroy and Dan Jervis-Bardy, discussed the Labor Party's strategy against One Nation, emphasizing the importance of not speaking down to Pauline Hanson’s supporters. Malinauskas also addressed the Aukus agreement, despite the US acknowledging no increase in Virginia-class submarine production rates, arguing that abandoning the agreement would pose greater risks than its potential problems. The conference highlighted Labor's challenges at both the state and national levels.
What to Watch
AI outlook — possibilities, not facts
Increased focus on One Nation in SA state election campaigns
Likely · Within weeks
Open Questions
- What are the specific plans to address One Nation's influence in SA?
- How will the Aukus agreement's challenges be mitigated?
