KD Singh has been preselected to represent the Liberal Party in the South Australian Legislative Council at the March 2026 election, marking a step that could see the first Indian-born South Australian enter the state’s Upper House.
The Legislative Council, South Australia’s Upper House of Parliament, reviews legislation and plays a key role in scrutinising government decisions. The Liberals currently hold a strong presence in the chamber, where power is often finely balanced between major parties and crossbenchers. Securing diverse candidates is seen by many in the party as a way to broaden their appeal to voters in Adelaide and beyond.
For Mr Singh, the Adelaide-based financial planner and father of three, the preselection represents the culmination of nearly two decades of building a life in Australia. He migrated in 2008, established a financial advisory firm, expanded into tourism and hospitality, and became a familiar face in South Australia’s multicultural networks. He has worked closely with Rotary and supported many community organisations representing families from India, Pakistan, Sri Lanka and Bangladesh.
“This isn’t just about a seat, it is about broadening our base without bending our values,” Mr Singh said. “I’ll work to represent South Australia’s diversity and be a clear voice for families and safer communities, small business, jobs and enterprise, housing affordability for first-home buyers, cheaper reliable energy, and quality education.”
Mr Singh said his motivation was deeply personal, grounded in the journey of uprooting his family to start again in a new country. “A heartfelt thank-you to the freethinking Liberal delegates, our community leaders, volunteers and friends who put their trust in me, and to my family for their constant support,” he said. “I will show up, do the work, and serve with integrity.”
The Liberals are seeking to re-establish their appeal across metropolitan Adelaide after a mixed performance in recent state contests. Party figures have argued that new candidates who can speak to migrant communities, small businesses, and families feeling pressure from rising living costs are an essential part of their platform.
Mr Singh, who has often spoken of the need for opportunity and enterprise, sees his preselection as an extension of the values he believes underpin both migration and the Liberal cause. “Now the real work begins,” he said. “If you would like to help, volunteer, host a conversation, or introduce me to your community, DM me. Let’s build a stronger, united South Australia together.”
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