PoliticsAlex Antic’s rise in SA Liberals coincides with collapse in party vote

Rightwing senator Alex Antic has been elected president of the South Australian Liberal party, pushing the organisation further from the centre as its electoral support has collapsed. Critics fear his links with One Nation and views on issues including vaccination, trans rights and climate change could complicate leader Ashton Hurn’s efforts to rebuild the party.

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TThe Guardian★★★☆☆2026-09-22 15:00Original