Ashton Hurn

Ashton Hurn is the leader of the Liberal party in South Australia. She is currently newsworthy due to the upcoming state election and the strategic decisions she is making regarding preferences and candidate selection. Recent events include the Liberal party's decision to place Pauline Hanson's One Nation party above Labor on how-to-vote cards, a move seen as a gamble with potential federal implications. Additionally, Hurn faced scrutiny and ultimately reversed course on her initial support for a Liberal candidate, Carston Woodhouse, who expressed controversial views on homosexuality and abortion. While initially defending Woodhouse's right to his views, Hurn later confirmed he would no longer run for the Liberals. Hurn's leadership and the Liberal party's performance in the upcoming election are significant as they could influence the broader political landscape and potentially impact the federal government.