Long wait for SA upper house result creating 'confusion and uncertainty'
The delay in declaring the results for South Australia's Legislative Council is causing confusion and uncertainty among incoming members. Nearly six weeks after the state election, the Electoral Commission of South Australia has yet to finalize the results, impacting new members' ability to prepare for parliament. The official declaration is now set for the day before parliament resumes, leaving new members without access to necessary resources.
- ▪The Electoral Commission of South Australia has not declared the results for the upper house nearly six weeks after the state election.
- ▪Incoming members, including Greens MLC Melanie Selwood, are unable to access parliamentary systems or appoint staff due to the delay.
- ▪The final distribution of preferences and the declaration of results are expected to occur on May 4, just before parliament resumes.
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SA Legislative Council result delay creating 'confusion and uncertainty'By state political reporter Thomas KelsallTopic:State and Territory ParliamentWed 29 Apr 2026 at 4:42pmWed 29 Apr 2026 at 4:42pmWed 29 Apr 2026 at 4:42pmThe Legislative Council is the upper house of South Australia's parliament. (ABC News)In short:Nearly six weeks since the state election, the Electoral Commission of South Australia (ECSA) is yet to declare the result for the upper house.It means new Legislative Council members are yet to receive training, with one saying she cannot access Parliament House or appoint staff yet.What's next?ECSA says the result will be declared on Monday — a day before parliament resumes.abc.net.au/news/sa-upper-house-mps-waiting-on-declaration/106620040Link copiedShareShare articleAn…
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