One Nation's surge in South Australia could send 'seismic shockwaves' across the border
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One Nation's strong performance in tonight's South Australian election could have a domino effect across the border, casting further doubt on Victorian Premier Jacinta Allan's leadership.
The major parties both bled votes to One Nation across South Australia, despite Labor Premier Peter Malinauskas cruising to a second term.
Political editor Charles Croucher predicts One Nation's powerful performance will send "seismic shockwaves" through Victoria ahead of its own state election in November.
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Premier Jacinta Allan has claimed "anonymous gossip" from "scallywags" about her leadership is unfounded. Eddie Jim
"It would be a lightning bolt to Victoria, particularly for Labor who have relied on some of those regional seats and outer suburban seats," Croucher said.
"The overriding emotion for One Nation voters is anger, they have been left behind.
"That is so much more prevalent in Victoria than it is in South Australia."
Croucher said he "would not be shocked" if the embattled Victorian premier was bumped from the top job within the next week.
Rumblings of a leadership spill within the Victorian Labor Party peaked when Allan was pictured dining on dim sum with Labor backbenchers in a Chinatown restaurant.
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The One Nation vote has surged in seats across metropolitan and regional South Australia. 9News
However, Allan denied the rumours, insisting she had the support of the party room and questioning the source of the rumours.
Allan denied the lunch was an attempt to sure up support.
"When I have the time in my diary I am often at a catch up," she said.
"I think what that demonstrates is we are a good strong united Labor team."
With the state election coming later this year, Labor sits behind the Liberal Party in the polls and is also being trailed closely by One Nation.
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