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David Speirs pictured with his guests at his fundraising night. Picture: Instagram

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High and dry: Speirs’ liquor law moan after licence denied

Former Liberal leader and convicted cocaine supplier David Speirs jokingly told the charity event crowd he had to choose between breaking booze laws or “false advertising”.

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David Speirs breaks silence on political comeback ambitions

The disgraced former Liberal leader weighs in on his future as it is revealed he is under investigation for a possible privacy breach. Listen to this story.

David Speirs is training for hiking the Kokoda Track in August 2025 to raise funds, awareness and support for mental health Picture :Facebook

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‘Extraordinary’: Speirs’ political comeback takes a hit

A potential political comeback by convicted cocaine supplier and former Liberal leader David Speirs has been lashed by his former Labor rivals.

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Speirs announces first public event since conviction – with a price

Former Opposition leader David Speirs is hosting a Spanish-themed soiree –his first public appearance since his drugs case.

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March 27 2025 David Speirs - Former Libs leader on drug supply charge. Pleads guilty, seen leaving court. Pic. RoyVPhotography

Halls of powder: Speirs says cocaine was ‘escape’

The former Liberal leader has faced court with an explanation for the now infamous “white powder” scandal that ended his political career.

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March 27 2025 David Speirs - Former Libs leader on drug supply charge. Pleads guilty, seen leaving court. Pic. RoyVPhotography

From ‘never, never, never’ to ‘guilty’: David Speirs’ court saga

How did the alternative premier of SA end up in a court, admitting he supplied drugs? It’s a tale of multiple videos, press conferences and legal hearings.

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March 27 2025 David Speirs - Former Libs leader on drug supply charge. Pleads guilty, seen leaving court. Pic. RoyVPhotography

David Speirs makes shock plea on drugs charges

David Speirs has made a shock admission in court over his drug supply charges, after earlier claiming a video of him appearing to snort a white powder was a fake. Watch it here.

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ADELAIDE, AUSTRALIA - NewsWire Photos NOVEMBER 15, 2024: Former South Australian Liberal leader David James Speirs appeared in Christies Beach Magistrates Court on a drug supply charge. The charge follows video footage of Mr Speirs appearing to snort a white powder substance in his kitchen in June. Mr Speirs has claimed the video is a Ãdeep fakeÃ and has indicated he will fight the charges against him. Speirs arriving at court Picture: NewsWire / Dean Martin

Twist as original drug charge laid against Speirs

An extra drug supply charge has been laid against former opposition leader David Speirs as the former MP faces court again.

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Speirs sells houses ahead of drug supply court hearing

Former opposition leader David Speirs could be well over $1.5m richer after quietly offloading three of his investment properties in hush-hush off-market deals.

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CANBERRA, AUSTRALIA - NewsWire Photos - November 29, 2024: Prime Minister Anthony Albanese, Federal Treasurer Jim Chalmers and Senator Katy Gallagher hold a press conference at Parliament House in Canberra. Picture: NewsWire / Martin Ollman

Starick: You can’t help but think voters want to punish Albo

Banking on an interest-rate cut and his rival’s unpopularity won’t be an election-winning master plan for Anthony Albanese.

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NEWS ADV Premier Peter Malinauskas with labor Black candidate Alex Dighton after their win during a press conference @ Boatshed Cafe , Hallett Cove Image/Russell Millard Photography

Starick: Libs can’t just blame Mali for that catastrophe

Labor and their core supporters’ place as the ruling class in South Australia has just been set in stone, writes Paul Starick. Have your say.

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NEWS ADV LaborÃ¢â¬â¢s Black candidate Alex Dighton with his wife Claire and their son, Albie after his win @ Boatshed Cafe , Hallett Cove Image/Russell Millard Photography

Labor’s newest MP reveals heartbreaking family loss that sustained him

Labor’s Alex Dighton has revealed how a family tragedy last year gave him strength and “carried him through” the Black by-election.

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Amanda Wilson has made her concession speech.

Top marks for teacher but a Black mark for the Libs

Labor candidate Alex Dighton has swept to an emphatic by-election win over the Liberals in the seat of Black vacated by David Speirs.

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ADELAIDE, AUSTRALIA - NewsWire Photos NOVEMBER 15, 2024: Former South Australian Liberal leader David James Speirs appeared in Christies Beach Magistrates Court on a drug supply charge. The charge follows video footage of Mr Speirs appearing to snort a white powder substance in his kitchen in June. Mr Speirs has claimed the video is a Ãdeep fakeÃ and has indicated he will fight the charges against him. Mr Speirs fronting the media outside court. Picture: NewsWire / Dean Martin

Speirs rolled out red carpet for Malinauskas and Labor

Labor have achieved the impossible twice in the same year and they have the former Liberal leader David Speirs to thank, writes Kathryn Bermingham.

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