# #86 - Ashton Hurn - Leader of the SA Liberal Party | Cost of Living, Energy & the Future of SA

An episode of [2 Worlds Collide Podcast](https://invisiblenetwork.ai/podcast/1748669782), 11 Mar 2026, 1 h 03 min.

Audio: https://mcdn.podbean.com/mf/web/zjwbd27ehcq87sjh/Ashton_Spotify5ycai.mp3

🎙 In This Episode of the 2 Worlds Collide Podcast, I sit down with Ashton Hurn — Leader of the South Australian Liberal Party — for a direct conversation about the future of South Australia ahead of the upcoming state election on March 21. With South Australians heading to the polls soon, we break down the key issues shaping the state right now — from the cost-of-living crisis and housing pressures to energy policy, government spending and the direction of the South Australian economy. Ashton shares her perspective on the current political landscape in South Australia, the challenges facing businesses and families, and why she believes leadership and policy direction matter more than ever as the state approaches the election. We also discuss the realities of modern politics, the growing frustration many Australians feel toward government, and what she believes needs to change if South Australia is going to remain competitive and prosperous in the years ahead. This is a serious and open conversation about the issues facing the state — and what South Australians should be thinking about as they head into the March 21 election. 🧭 In This Episode We Cover 🇦🇺 The upcoming South Australian election on March 21 📉 Cost of living pressures facing South Australians 🏡 Housing affordability and development challenges ⚡ Energy policy and South Australia’s economic future 🏛 Government spending and political accountability 📰 Media influence and political debate in Australia 🇦🇺 The future direction of South Australia 💥 Support independent voices 🧢 Merch https://www.2worldscollide.com.au/category/all-products 🤝 Join Patreon https://www.2worldscollide.com.au/s-projects-side-by-side 📺 Stay Connected YouTube: @2worldscollide Instagram: @2worldscollidepodcast X: @2worldsPodcast Website: https://www.2worldscollide.com.au 🔖 Follow the conversation #AshtonHurn #2WorldsCollide #SAElection #SouthAustralia #AustralianPolitics #PoliticalPodcast #CostOfLiving #EnergyPolicy #HousingCrisis #AustraliaDebate

## Chapters

- 0:00 Intro
- 3:50 The upcoming South Australian election
- 14:20 Cost of living pressures
- 27:10 Housing and development in SA
- 40:30 Energy policy and economic direction
- 53:40 Media, politics and public trust
- 55:00 The future of South Australia

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