SA Liberals stand by candidate who said homosexuality opens up ‘demonic realms’

Carston Woodhouse, the Liberal party candidate for the seat of Wright in Adelaide's north for the upcoming South Australian elections, has made controversial statements regarding homosexuality and gender transitioning. Woodhouse has claimed that same-sex marriage is not real, homosexuality can open up "demonic realms," and gender transitioning is an "illusion." Despite these remarks, the South Australian Liberal party is standing by Woodhouse as their candidate. Early voting for the election begins on Saturday. The situation is notable because it highlights a divergence between the candidate's personal views and the party's public stance on LGBTQ+ issues.