Kanwaldeep “KD” Singh has moved to number four on the South Australian Liberal Party’s Legislative Council ticket after a vacancy in the team, strengthening his prospects ahead of the March 21, 2026 state election.
The shift from number five to number four places Mr Singh closer to a potential seat in the Upper House, depending on the statewide result. The development is being viewed by supporters as an important moment for the Indian-Australian community in South Australia.
Mr Singh was preselected in September 2025 and has since campaigned across metropolitan and regional areas. His campaign has included attendance at cultural events, small business forums, religious gatherings, youth programs and regional visits. He has focused on cost-of-living pressures, housing affordability, small business growth, education standards and community safety.
Mr Singh is the first Indian-Australian to be placed on an Upper House ticket by a major political party in South Australia. Community members have described the move as a historic step, reflecting the growing contribution of migrants from the Indian subcontinent to the state.
Census and community estimates indicate that the Indian subcontinental population in South Australia has increased from about 45,000 in 2021 to close to 100,000 in 2025. Projections suggest further growth in coming years. Some community leaders have argued that political representation has not kept pace with this demographic change.
Mr Singh has lived in Australia for 18 years. After arriving in South Australia, he established a finance firm that has assisted families seeking home ownership. He later invested in regional South Australia by restoring a heritage lodge in the Clare Valley, contributing to local tourism and employment.
Outside business, he has served as a Justice of the Peace and has been involved in mentoring programs and Rotary initiatives. His campaign has drawn support from Indian, Nepalese, Sri Lankan, Afghan and Pakistani community groups, with organisers citing his multilingual skills and familiarity with migrant concerns.
Supporters say his campaign has sought to link enterprise and family stability with the aspirations of first and second generation migrant communities. They argue that his outreach has encouraged greater political engagement among groups that have previously felt underrepresented.
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