A Liberal candidate in South Australia, Carston Woodhouse, faced immediate backlash and subsequent disendorsement by the SA Liberals after his extreme views on homosexuality and other social issues were publicized. Initially, the leader of the SA Liberals, Ashton Hurn, supported Woodhouse, stating he had the right to his opinions, which included alarming remarks about homosexuality opening up "demonic realms." However, public pressure likely swayed her decision after these statements were flagged by his political opponents.

On the day following Hurn's supportive remarks, she retracted her position, announcing that Woodhouse would no longer be the candidate for the Liberal party in the upcoming state election. In her statement, Hurn maintained that while she did not endorse his comments, she believed in the freedom of expression; nevertheless, the political implications and public outcry surrounding Woodhouse's statements rendered his position untenable.

This incident underscores the ongoing tensions within political parties regarding candidate selection and the increasing scrutiny of public figures' personal beliefs, especially when they clash with community values around inclusivity. The rapid shift in the party's stance reflects the delicate balance political leaders must strike between upholding free speech and responding to the electorate's concerns on social issues.