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South Australian backbencher Fraser Ellis shock resignation from the Liberal Party as he fights 23 fraud charges has left the state government in a minority.
The Liberal government now holds only 23 seats in the 47 seat parliament, less than the 24 seats required for a majority.
Mr Ellis told parliament just after 2am on Friday during a marathon late-night sitting, that he has been charged and has suspended his membership of the party while he is under investigation. I d like to take this rather unconventional time to inform the house that yesterday I was charged with alleged offences arising from the recent ICAC investigation into the country members allowance.
Liberal MP Fraser Ellis has been charged with deception. Here s what it means for the SA Government
FriFriday 19
FebFebruary 2021 at 5:05am
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In South Australia, Steven Marshall s first-term Liberal Government has been plunged into minority after backbench MP Fraser Ellis was charged with 23 deception offences, relating to allegedly fraudulent claims of a parliamentary allowance.
It all began with an ABC investigation.
Here s how the dramatic turn of events unfolded, and what it means for the State Government.
Waikerie Health Service suspends baby deliveries due to staff shortages
TueTuesday 19
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TueTuesday 19
JanJanuary 2021 at 4:31am
Women in labour presenting to the Waikerie Health Service between now and March may be transferred to another hospital.
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There are fears the temporary suspension of birthing services at one Riverland hospital will lead to the permanent end of baby deliveries in town, continuing the trend of dwindling medical services in regional South Australia.
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Birthing services at the Waikerie Health Service have been suspended until March
The local health network says it s doing everything it can to support women expected to go into labour during the shutdown