Former gay marriage activist chosen for One Nation in South Australia
Former gay activist Jason Virgo was elected for One Nation in South Australia. His new political choice raises questions about his current position.
Jason Virgo, former gay marriage advocate, was elected to South Australia's parliament. He does this for One Nation, a political party not known for progressive policies.
Virgo played a role in South Australia's gay rights movement years ago. He fought for equal rights and marriage rights for gay people.
His choice for One Nation raises questions about his current positions. The party is critical of many progressive measures that gay organizations support.
It is unclear if Virgo still supports his former activism. One Nation leader Pauline Hanson has been critical of LGBTQ+ issues before.
Observers wonder how gay advocacy organizations will react to this development. Some see this as a break with his past, others wait for clarity from Virgo himself.
The election raises questions about how political loyalties shift and what motivates politicians.