Liberal MP Fraser Ellis has been charged over alleged fraud. Here’s what it means for the SA Government

In South Australia, Steven Marshall’s first-term Liberal Government has been plunged into minority after backbench MP Fraser Ellis was charged with 23 deception offences, relating to allegedly fraudulent claims of a parliamentary allowance.

It all began with an ABC investigation.

Here’s how the dramatic turn of events unfolded, and what it means for the State Government.

What has happened?

It was a big night for the South Australian Parliament.

The House of Assembly sat into the early hours this morning to reach agreements on a significant piece of legislation — a bill to decriminalise abortion.

After a marathon debate and conscience vote, the bill passed.

But at 2:13am, as tired MPs prepared to adjourn for some sleep, Liberal MP Fraser…