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Matt Smith is the political editor for The Advertiser and Sunday Mail in South Australia. He covers state and federal politics with a strong focus on decisions made in Canberra that have an impact on South Australians.

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Federal Election

Adelaide City Councilors Anne Moran and Alex Antic walking over the pedestrian crossing on Pirie Street. Picture SIMON CROSS

Can Libs wrest a Senate seat from One Nation?

The Liberals are in a four-way fight with the minor parties for a third Senate seat — but One Nation could have its first SA Senator instead.

Opinion

***A diptych created on Friday, May 17, 2019, of both major party leaders reacting to the death of former Australian prime minister Bob Hawke **** Australian Opposition Leader Bill Shorten addresses the media following the passing of former Australian prime minister Bob Hawke, at the Sydney Opera House in Sydney, Thursday, May 16, 2019. Bob Hawke, who served as Australia's 23rd prime minister from 1983-1991 and led Labor to four consecutive election victories, died at the age of 89. (AAP Image/Bianca De Marchi) NO ARCHIVING *** Prime Minister Scott Morrison makes an address following the passing of former Australian prime minister Bob Hawke, at Brisbane Airport in Brisbane, Thursday, May 16, 2019. Bob Hawke, who served as Australia's 23rd prime minister from 1983-1991 and led Labor to four consecutive election victories, died at the age of 89. (AAP Image/Getty Images Pool, Tracey Nearmy) NO ARCHIVING

A vote that will signal change: Big ideas at stake

The public is bored and fed up with Australia’s politicians but tomorrow they will still have to make one of the biggest philosophical choices in decades, writes Matt Smith.

Analysis

Australian Opposition Leader Bill Shorten drinks a handcrafted beer from the Morrison brewery at Saint John in Launceston, Monday, May 13, 2019. A Federal election will be held in Australian on Saturday May 18, 2019. (AAP Image/Lukas Coch) NO ARCHIVING

Ten things most likely to sway your vote

There are countless factors that will influence the outcome on Saturday, but here are just 10 that have stuck in the public’s mind the most.

Federal Election

CANBERRA, AUSTRALIA - MAY 8: In this handout image provided by News Corp Australia, Prime Minister Scott Morrison and Labor leader Bill Shorten take part in

Both leaders make last Adelaide pitch

Labor leader Bill Shorten will intensify his attacks on what he describes as the Liberals’ inaction on climate change, as both leaders visit South Australia ahead of Saturday’s election.

Analysis

Liberal Member for Boothby Nicolle Flint speaks to the media at the Urrbrae Education Centre in Netherby, Adelaide, Tuesday, March 19, 2019. The Prime Minister is announcing the Adelaide City Deal. (AAP Image/David Mariuz) NO ARCHIVING

Analysis: Inside the battle for Boothby

Every election, Boothby is treated as a marginal seat that could swing to Labor. But is it really in play? Watch our experts analyse the latest poll.

Jobs SA

Mixed race male expert bartender is serving some tonic for a cocktail at the bar counter while a smiling waiter is holding the cocktail glass

170 occupations given nod for skilled migrants

South Australian employers will be able to recruit migrants with greater ease across more than 170 occupations under two new visa programs aimed at dealing with skills shortages.

SA News

Generic photo showing a plane interior with people. Picture: iStock

Plane of thrones: What class should pollies fly?

An SA Senate candidate says politicians should not travel at the pointy end of planes on the taxpayers’ dime. WHAT DO YOU THINK – TAKE OUR POLL

SA News

18/10/1998. House birthplace of politician Bob Hawke in Bordertown, South Australia.

Bob Hawke’s birthplace to become museum under Labor

The childhood home of former Prime Minister Bob Hawke would be transformed into a museum in his honour if Bill Shorten wins the election — see how much the plan will cost taxpayers.

SA News

Former federal Liberal leader John Hewson has backed Greens Senator Sarah Hanson-Young.

Ex-Liberal leader endorses Greens Senator

A South Australian Greens Senator has found some unexpected support from the opposite side of politics.

SA News

Centre Alliance member for Mayo Rebekha Sharkie seconds Independent Member for Indi Cathy McGowan's National Integrity (Parliamentary Standards) Bill in the House of Representatives at Parliament House in Canberra, Monday, December 3, 2018. (AAP Image/Mick Tsikas) NO ARCHIVING

Sharkie’s demands: What she wants to break a hung parliament

Key SA crossbencher Rebekha Sharkie has revealed her “wishlist” of demands for the state if she ended up as a kingmaker in a hung Parliament.

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