A Liberal Women’s Council meeting in South Australia erupted into chaos when anti-abortion campaigner Joanna Howe demanded to film her speech — sparking a clash with former Deputy Premier Vickie Chapman, who refused, citing decades of tradition. The vote sided with Howe, prompting Chapman and allies to walk out, exposing a deepening ideological rift within the party: Chapman, once a key figure in decriminalizing abortion, now faces sharp criticism from Howe, who called her “the architect of killing babies.” Meanwhile, conservative momentum surged as Senator Alex Antic swept all leadership positions unopposed, signaling a clear shift toward conservatism ahead of the state president election. Despite not being a member, Howe’s presence has ignited debate over respectful discourse in public politics.

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