
412 – SA Matters This Election
From Tea Leaves to Ballot Papers: SA Matters Candidates Dianah Walter and Dr. Rod Pearce AM Chart an Independent Course for the Senate, While Political Analyst Robert Godden Brings His Expertise to the Table and Swap Meet’s Award-Winning “Ceiling Fan” Closes Our Show. When Robert Godden joined us in 2018 for Episode 235, we read tea leaves to predict Steven Marshall’s election victory. Today, Robert returns with his tea expertise as we sit down with two Senate hopefuls – Dianah Walter and Dr. Rod Pearce AM – who are campaigning together under the “SA Matters” banner. While sipping tea, we explore how these candidates plan to navigate Canberra’s corridors while maintaining their commitment to South Australian priorities. In a refreshing departure from party politics, Dianah and Rod share their journey from collaboration on women’s health initiatives to forming an unendorsed Senate ticket focused squarely on local issues. With Dianah’s background