Former SA Liberal Leader Pleads Guilty to Drug Charges

Former South Australian opposition leader David Speirs has pleaded guilty to charges of supplying drugs to two individuals while serving as the leader of the state's Liberal Party. Appearing in Adelaide Magistrates Court, Speirs, 40, agreed with prosecutors that the matters have been resolved and entered guilty pleas for two counts of supplying or administering a drug (not cannabis). The offenses occurred in Kingston Park between August 1 and 10, and sentencing submissions are scheduled for April 11. Speirs expressed a desire to conclude the matter quickly for personal reasons, stating he focused on moving through the process efficiently. His resignation from leadership followed a period of controversy and public scrutiny regarding allegations of drug use, which he previously labeled as a