Women have led the Labor charge in South Australia, winning five seats for the incoming government, as the party looks to change the culture in parliament and pursue its bold policy agenda.
As counting continued following Saturday's poll, Labor looked set to hold at least 25 of the 47 House of Assembly seats and was leading in two more.
The defeated Liberal government was on track to retain at least 15 seats but was only marginally ahead in outgoing Premier Steven Marshall's eastern suburbs electorate of Dunstan.
Mr Marshall indicated on Sunday he wanted to continue to serve as the local member but would not seek to lead the Liberals in opposition.
Labor's gains on Saturday included the seats of Adelaide, Newland, Elder, King and Davenport, all won by women candidates.
Premier-elect Peter Malinauskas said they would bring passion, intellect and youthful energy to the Labor team.
"I stand here today as the leader of modern Labor Party that reflects our society, a very high proportion of female members of parliament," he said.
"This is what modern Labor looks like."
Incoming Deputy Premier Susan Close said it had been important for Labor to have the right leader, the right policies and a united team.
"Finally, we needed the right candidates," she said.
In Finniss, independent Lou Nicholson was leading Liberal David Basham after the outgoing primary industries minister was on the wrong end of a 19 per cent swing.
Another former minister was in trouble in Gibson, where Corey Wingard trailed Labor's Sarah Andrews.
It's expected arrangements for the transition of government will be finalised in the coming days to allow Mr Malinauskas to be sworn in as the state's 47th premier.
