"To be honest, I've just had a gutful," he said.
"I don't have the energy to fight for a leadership that quite frankly in the current circumstances I just don't want to pursue any more.
"I reflect, was I a bit early, was it too soon for me to lead the party, or was the party not simply ready for me to lead it?
"I thought that sort of different approach for a Liberal Party leader might be what the party was after. I guess that's just not the case."
Whilst Spiers was pretty conservative - even his mildly progressive side is too much for the Liberal Party to take ---- (see below, an opinion)
his words are very suggestive of a party that CANNOT change
it just cannot.
The Liberals are going extinct - because they cannot adapt to the modern world, times have changed - and they just simply, cannot.
David Speirs, the former Leader of the Opposition in South Australia and the South Australian Liberal Party, has articulated several beliefs and ideas for change throughout his political career.
### Core Beliefs and Values Speirs emphasizes the importance of creating opportunities through education, skills training, and business support, advocating for minimal government interference in people's lives and businesses. He believes in the mutual obligations between people and government, underscoring the importance of compassion and respect in government decision-making. Speirs also highlights the significance of supporting home ownership aspirations and the role of individuals, families, and communities as the foundation of society[1].
### Political and Social Stances Speirs has expressed a desire to move away from religiously driven political recruitment, advocating for a political environment where no single party is dominated by a particular religious group. He supports the idea of formalized factions within the Liberal Party to address its structural and policy challenges[2]. Speirs has been described as socially conservative, having voted against abortion and euthanasia reforms, but he has stated he does not want to be defined by ideological extremes[4].
### Environmental and Energy Policies As a former Minister for Environment and Water, Speirs has been involved in significant environmental reforms, including the establishment of Green Adelaide and regional landscape boards, and the creation of national parks. He played a key role in South Australia becoming the first state to ban single-use plastics, demonstrating his commitment to environmental conservation[4][5]. Additionally, Speirs supports nuclear energy, aligning with South Australian uranium miners, and opposes the Indigenous Voice to Parliament proposals, though he supports constitutional recognition of Indigenous Australians[4].
### Personal Background Speirs, a Scottish-born Australian, has a background in law and environmental studies and has been active in community leadership and environmental conservation from a young age. His personal values are influenced by his Christian faith, though he maintains that his political actions are not solely guided by religious beliefs[3][4].
These beliefs and ideas reflect Speirs' vision for a balanced approach to governance, emphasizing opportunity, minimal interference, and environmental stewardship, while navigating the complexities of social conservatism and political inclusivity.
