What now for Tarzia and the imploding state Liberals?
Vincent Tarzia’s fledgling leadership faces its first major test as David Speirs’ resignation sparks a by-election in his marginal southern suburbs seat.
David Speirs
David Speirs announces his resignation
David Speirs will quit parliament and suspend his party membership after The Advertiser revealed SA Police raided his home.
Where was Speirs during the dates he was charged?
David Speirs is charged with two counts of supplying a controlled substance in early August, so what was he doing on those days?
Speirs’ implosion an extraordinary moment in Australian political history
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