SA Liberals Battle for Leadership | Adelaide News

0:00Alright, let's talk about the South Australian Liberal Party. There's a real showdown brewing for the state presidency with federal Senator Alex Antick and the leader of the opposition in the legislative council. Nikola Sintofanti going head to head. They're both making their case to party members and it's happening at a time when polls show the liberals are really struggling to connect with. Photos. Antick is pushing for more power to be given to the party's members, saying they've been ahead of the curve on issues like abandoning Ned Zero. Policies. He believes the membership holds a lot of political wisdom and their views should be respected, especially given recent electoral performance. Sintofanti, on the other hand, has a long history with the party, serving for nearly three decades in various capacities. She's emphasizing her experience in her vision for the party when it's at its best, aiming to rally support from those who have been involved for a long time. Meanwhile, Antick is pointing to some stark realities, like one nation's rise in the polls

1:00and their recent by-election win. He's calling these events a serious wake-up call, suggesting that the liberal parties decline in support, especially in South Australia, wasn't a sudden thing, but rather a predictable outcome of past decisions. This whole contest is unfolding against the backdrop of internal party friction, with leaked emails and reports of threats adding to the drama. The upcoming vote on September 19th is shaping up to be a critical moment for the essay liberals as they try to figure out their direction and relevance in the current political landscape. From your city, powered by AI, this is Adelaide News Today. I'm Corey with The Story.