Senator Alex Antic was elected president of the South Australian Liberal Party at its annual general meeting.

What it means

Senator Alex Antic, a federal Liberal Party Senator for South Australia known for his conservative stances on abortion, COVID-19 vaccine mandates, and lockdowns, has been elected as the state president of the South Australian Liberal Party. This party-internal role, decided by a ballot of party delegates, gives him significant influence over the party's organisational and strategic direction, and is widely seen as a victory for the party's hard-right faction.

Accuracy & sourcesSourced

The claim is solid and well-sourced. Primary reporting from ABC News Australia (the outlet named in the note) directly covers the election result from the party ballot, and multiple other credible Australian news outlets (7NEWS, Adelaide Now) independently confirm the same outcome. The event occurred on 19 September 2026, and reporting is based on the actual ballot result.

How new

This is genuinely new coverage published on 19 September 2026; no recirculation year is involved.

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