South Australian MP Arrested on Drug Charges, Admits Mental Health in Decline

Published on October 7, 2024

South Australia Police have confirmed that David Speirs, member of Parliament for Black, was arrested on Sept. 26, 2024, and subsequently charged with two counts of supplying a controlled substance. The alleged offences occurred between Aug. 2 and 3, and again on Aug. 9. Following his arrest, police executed a search warrant at his home. Speirs has been granted bail and is scheduled to appear in court at a later date. In light of his arrest, Speirs made a public announcement via video, expressing the challenges he has faced over the past few months, starting from his resignation as the leader of the Liberal Party. “My mental health has been in significant decline,” he said, admitting that he has not been the best version of himself....

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