SA opposition leader steps down before state election in fourth Liberal leadership change nationally in a month

Vincent Tarzia makes surprise announcement as opinion surveys suggest party headed for defeat at March pollFollow our Australia news live blog for latest updatesGet our breaking news email, free app or daily news podcastSouth Australia’s opposition leader, Vincent Tarzia, has stepped down three months out from the state election, triggering the fourth Liberal leadership change nationally in less than four weeks.Tarzia announced the surprise decision on Friday, insisting he hadn’t been pushed to quit despite opinion polling suggesting that the Liberals are headed for a comprehensive defeat at the 21 March poll. Continue reading...