In a serious development from South Australia, Independent MP Nick McBride has been charged with domestic violence against his wife. This follows an incident that drew police to a residence in the state’s south-east.

Authorities were alerted to a potential assault in Conmurra on a recent morning, prompting their immediate response. As a result, McBride was taken into custody and is facing charges of aggravated assault along with a breach of bail conditions.

The 56-year-old MP was denied police bail and is scheduled to appear before the Mount Gambier Magistrates Court without delay.

In a related detail, an 82-year-old man was also involved in the investigation, being questioned and subsequently reported for aggravated assault.

An 82-year-old man was also questioned by police and reported for aggravated assault.

He was summoned to court at a later date.

McBride has yet to enter a plea for any of the charges, but previously said he will not be resigning from parliament and is committed to running in March’s state election.

He is currently facing six separate domestic violence charges dating back to January last year. 

His political peers spoke out against him today, with former Liberal colleague and Opposition Leader Ashton Hurn leading the charge.

“Domestic violence needs to be stamped out in our community,” he said.

“These allegations are incredibly concerning.”

McBride was elected to the seat of Mackillop as a Liberal MP in 2018 but left the party in 2023 to become an independent.

“Well, another day and another Liberal MP elected to the parliament being charged with a serious crime,” SA Premier Peter Malinauskas said.

The opposition is seeking to fill the seat.

“We have got a fantastic candidate down in Mackillop in Bek Rosser, and she stands ready to serve,” Hurn said.