MP's LGBT Past Clashes with One Nation's Stance - Apple Podcasts
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podcasts.apple.comHere’s what I found about Jason Virgo, based on recent reporting:
- Jason Virgo is an Australian politician who represents the One Nation party. He was elected to the South Australian House of Assembly for the district of MacKillop in the 2026 state election. This confirms his current political role and electorate.[1][2]
- In his maiden parliamentary speech (May 2026), Virgo publicly stated that he has been openly gay throughout his adult life and spoke about his personal relationships, including his Indonesian Muslim boyfriend, marking a notable moment given his affiliation with One Nation.[3][5]
- His political trajectory includes prior involvement with other parties. He has previously been associated with the Sex Party and Labor Party, and he has served on local government (Mount Gambier City Council) before entering state politics.[2]
- Coverage of his election and early actions has included discussions about how his LGBTQIA+ identity intersects with One Nation’s platform and broader community responses within South Australia.[1][3]
If you’d like, I can pull more details on:
- The MacKillop electorate’s profile and voting history
- Virgo’s public statements and voting record since taking office
- Reactions from LGBTQIA+ organizations and local constituencies
Would you like me to dive into one of these areas? I can also compile a brief timeline of his career milestones.
Citations:
- Virgo elected for One Nation in SA election; MacKillop seat, 2026[1]
- Virgo MP for MacKillop; prior roles and party history[2]
- Virgo confirms openly gay in maiden speech; personal relationship details[5][3]