An exclusive analysis has revealed a stark divide in parliamentary decorum, with Liberal MPs being forcibly removed from the South Australian House of Assembly nearly nine times more frequently than their Labor counterparts in 2025. The data, compiled by InDaily, paints a picture of a particularly tumultuous year in the state's political chamber.
The Parliamentary 'Naughty List'
According to the detailed tally, the title of the most-ejected MP for the year goes to David Pisoni, the Liberal member for Unley. His repeated expulsions from the chamber placed him firmly at the top of what some insiders have dubbed the parliamentary 'naughty list'. The analysis, published on December 1, 2025, provides a quantitative look at the often-theatrical discipline meted out by the Speaker during heated debates.
A Blue-Ribbon Disciplinary Problem
The figures suggest a significant behavioural gap between the two major parties. While parliamentary ejections are not uncommon, the near nine-to-one ratio of Liberal to Labor evictions highlights a pronounced trend of dissent and disorder coming primarily from the opposition benches. This pattern raises questions about the tone of political discourse and the effectiveness of parliamentary discipline in moderating behaviour.
The repeated removal of a senior MP like David Pisoni underscores the intensity of the political clashes that characterised the 2025 sitting year. These evictions, known formally as 'naming' and suspension, are a tool used by the Speaker to maintain order when MPs are deemed to be in serious contempt of the parliamentary rules.
Implications for Political Conduct
This public accounting of parliamentary behaviour places a spotlight on the conduct of elected representatives. Voters are given a clear, if unflattering, metric of which MPs most frequently cross the line of acceptable debate. For the Liberal opposition, the data may prompt internal reflection on strategy and decorum. Conversely, the governing Labor party will likely point to the statistics as evidence of a disorderly and obstructive opposition.
The analysis by InDaily, complete with a detailed eviction list, serves as a unique parliamentary scorecard. It moves beyond the usual political rhetoric to provide a factual basis for assessing the state of play in South Australia's Parliament. As the year concludes, the list stands as a record of a year where verbal sparring often escalated to the point of expulsion.
