Support For Labor
After the 2002 election he negotiated with both parties, eventually agreeing to become speaker in a Rann Labor government. In return, Labor agreed to implement some local concerns of Lewis and hold a Constitutional Convention. His support of Labor angered many conservatives, however, a conservative independent and a Nationals SA member, Rory McEwen and Karlene Maywald, who criticised his decision, later agreed to support the Rann government in return for cabinet positions.
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