SA Liberal president Leah Blyth in preselection battle as Antic supporters claim 'betrayal'
Some supporters of rebel South Australian Senator Alex Antic want to demote SA Liberal President Leah Blyth to an unwinnable senate spot, claiming a "betrayal" on conservative causes.
Liberal Party president Leah Blyth is embroiled in a preselection battle as conservative supporters claim she betrayed the party's conservative causes. The dispute centers around Blyth's proposal for South Australia's Liberal party to prioritize her position on the senate ticket, rather than Alex Antic, according to messages obtained by the ABC.
Blyth sought a preselection meeting in June 2024 and stated the party was on track to win zero federal seats in SA and possibly one senate spot. Antic supporters argue that Blyth's actions indicate a growing conservative revolt against her, citing her absence from the chamber during the Albanese government's hate speech legislation vote. Blyth, who is also the state president, declined to comment on the matter.
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