Malinauskas nominates for Labor leader

Former Health Minister Peter Malinauskas has nominated himself to replace Jay Weatherill as leader of the SA Labor Party.

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Published 22 March 2018 12:38pm

Source: AAP

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Former South Australian Health Minister Peter Malinauskas has nominated himself to replace Jay Weatherill as leader of the South Australian Labor Party.

Mr Malinauskas said he will spend the coming days in discussions with parliamentary colleagues.

"Despite the obvious disappointment of losing government, the future for our party and movement is bright," he said in a statement released on Thursday.

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