Alex Antic elected SA Liberal president as One Nation claims victory
Senator Alex Antic won the South Australian Liberal presidency. Moderates worry about his voting record and his links to One Nation.
Senator Alex Antic was elected president of the South Australian Liberal Party on Saturday. He beat upper house MP Nicola Centofanti in the contest.
Moderates and some conservatives opposed his election. They worry about his record of voting against his own party.
They also worry about his close ties to One Nation. One Nation leader Cory Bernardi said the election was a win for South Australia.
He said voters had switched to One Nation because the Liberals no longer represent conservative values. Some senior Liberals backed Antic after the vote.
Former parliamentary secretary Trish Worth said he did not have her support. She raised concerns about his policy positions, including efforts to loosen vaccination requirements.
Shadow health minister Anne Ruston said Antic has two full-time jobs. He must balance his party role and his Senate duties.
- Nicola Centofanti
- Opponent in election
- Cory Bernardi
- One Nation SA leader
- Trish Worth
- Critic of Antic
Why it mattersAntic's win signals the South Australian Liberals moving toward more conservative positions. It raises questions about One Nation's influence within the major party.
AustraliaThe leadership change affects South Australian Liberal strategy and may signal alignment with One Nation on policy issues like vaccination and conservative values.
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