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SA Liberals Retain Wright Candidate After Recordings Attacking Islam and the 'Trans Agenda' Emerge

Opponents urge disendorsement plus tougher anti‑vilification laws before early voting.

Overview

  • ABC published further audio from a 2025 ElijahFire podcast in which Carston Woodhouse called Islam "poisonous" and labeled the "trans agenda" "insanity."
  • Earlier clips played by Labor MP Blair Boyer captured Woodhouse rejecting same‑sex marriage, describing feminism as "demonic," and opposing abortion even in cases of rape or incest.
  • Liberal leader Ashton Hurn said she does not share the views but refused to drop Woodhouse, and a senior Liberal said the party does not police candidates' religious beliefs.
  • The Islamic Society of South Australia condemned the rhetoric and warned of a political "competition" with One Nation to attack Muslims, urging action under new religious‑vilification laws.
  • Woodhouse’s campaign Facebook page was removed; Wright is a safe Labor seat, with early voting from Saturday and the election on March 21.