How SA’s regional independents platform community needs

With South Australia’s election fast approaching, candidates have emerged across the state.

In regional electorates, independent candidates like new contender for Hammond Lucas Hope and Veteran MP for Stuart Geoff Brock showcase the importance of understanding and centring local issues.

 Emeritus Professor Clement Macintyre from Adelaide University, says SA may see a shift in voting preference due to dissatisfaction with the major parties. 

 

Image: Source – Pexel – Thomas Hoang

Produced By: Emma Wotzke, and Sam Georgiou

Featured In Story: Lucas Hope – Independent Candidate for Hammond , Geoff Brock – Independent member for Stuart, and Clement Macintyre – Emeritus Professor of Politics at The Adelaide University

First aired on The Wire, Thursday 12 March 2026