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"SA Liberal Leader Ashton Hurn says one of her candidates for the upcoming state election is no longer running for the party after comments he made on islam, feminism, same-sex marriage and 'the trans agenda' came to light from an American podcast. #CarstonWoodhouse, who was the party's endorsed candidate for the seat of Wright, made the comments on American evangelical Christian podcast ElijahFire. "In one episode, which was shared by the Labor party on Wednesday, Mr Woodhouse was heard saying 'feminism is demonic' and 'same-sex marriage isn't real'. "The ABC also exclusively revealed more comments Mr Woodhouse made that 'islam was poisonous and wrong', and he wanted people to understand the 'insanity of the trans agenda.' "He also made comments opposing a 2024 ban on the Nazi salute and swastika in South Australia, which aired at a Labor press conference this morning. "[...] Earlier on Thursday, federal Liberal senator #AlexAntic said in parliament that the Liberals 'apparently stand for freedom of thought, worship, speech and association' but this would have a serious impact on the outcome of the upcoming state election. "'I haven't read what this guy has said, frankly, because I don't care about anything that's written in the media in South Australia,' Mr Antic said. 'But I'll say this, if this guy is disendorsed, or if he feels compelled to leave, we might as well shut the doors on this election with one week to go.' "In response to Mr Antic's comments, Ms Hurn said she was 'focused on the issues that matter to the people of South Australia'. After Ms Hurn's announcement, Member for Wright Blair Boyer held another press conference regarding Mr Woodhouse. "'Ashton Hurn should've done the right thing straight away upon learning about these extreme views held by Carston Woodhouse,' Mr Boyer said. "Mr Boyer was asked whether it was appropriate Mr Woodhouse still had a contract to work at Liberal headquarters. "'If that was someone in the Labor party campaign team, they would be out on their ear,' Mr Boyer replied. 'Surely it's bringing the party into disrepute?'" Evelyn Leckie, ABC #auspol https://www.abc.net.au/news/2026-03-12/carston-woodhouse-no-longer-candidate-for-sa-liberal-party/106446832