Federal Liberal senator Alex Antic has been elected president of the South Australian Liberal Party, securing victory in a ballot of party delegates and taking on a key internal leadership role within the state division.
Antic defeated South Australian Legislative Council leader Nicola Centofanti in a vote held among Liberal Party delegates on Saturday. The position of state president is primarily an organizational role, overseeing party administration, campaign preparations, governance matters, and meeting agendas.
The result follows a closely watched contest within the party, with Centofanti receiving support from members seeking an alternative leadership option. Antic’s victory reflects his influence among the party’s State Council delegates after years of involvement in local party organization and membership recruitment.
The outcome was confirmed by Liberal Party state director Alex Hyde, who said the newly elected president would soon convene the state executive as the party focuses on its future activities and preparations.
Antic has served as a Liberal senator for South Australia and has previously attracted attention for taking positions that differed from the Coalition’s official stance on some issues. He has also been active in debates surrounding party policy and internal reform, including calls for greater member involvement in shaping policy discussions.
In the lead-up to the vote, discussions within the party focused on the future direction of the South Australian Liberal division and its organizational structure. Reports had indicated that the presidency contest had attracted significant interest among party members and delegates.
The election marks a notable development for the South Australian Liberal Party as it continues preparations for future electoral campaigns and internal organizational activities.
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