Liberal Party figures are high on Ashton Hurn as a potential future leader

They might be a shattered party right now, but Liberal insiders have their eye on newly-elected Ashton Hurn as the one to lead them into the future.

Her political allies may back her to one day become South Australia’s premier, but new Schubert MP Ashton Hurn remains squarely focused on her local electorate and helping the Liberal Party embark on a massive rebuild.

Some Liberal insiders consider the 31-year-old a potential saviour of her now-feeble party, which was crushed by Labor in last weekend’s state election.

“There’s no doubt Ashton is a future leader of the party,” said one moderate MP.

Some insiders say Ashton Hurn could be the South Australian Liberal Party's next leader. Picture: Supplied

“I hope we can become a force that wins the next state election, and in that case she will be a cabinet minister in that government.”

The MP believed Ms Hurn had the “skills and capacity” to secure the party’s base and connect with key suburban voters to sway elections.

But Ms Hurn would not be drawn on the lofty expectations placed on her shoulders.

“We just suffered a comprehensive election defeat and the most important thing we could be doing in the party is wrapping our heads around the result,” said Ms Hurn, the party’s former chief spin doctor.

“If anyone thinks we are going to be sitting idle for four years, they are mistaken because we really do want to be a strong opposition that is holding the government to account.”

Close to moderate figures, Ms Hurn would also need to inspire the confidence of conservative MPs, winning internal factional battles that contributed to former premier Steven Marshall’s undoing.

Ms Hurn’s brother is West Coast AFL player Shannon Hurn. Picture: Getty Images

But chief among her main priorities in her first term is looking out for her Barossa Valley electorate.

Ms Hurn’s family settled in the region more than 170 years ago, establishing a successful vineyard at Angaston.

“My roots are in the Barossa and I have a deep understanding of our community,” said Ms Hurn, whose brother is West Coast Eagles footballer Shannon Hurn.

She faces an uphill battle, initially, as Labor holds an overwhelming majority in the lower house.

“First and foremost, I will be seeking a guarantee from the Labor government to continue with our commitment to build the new Barossa hospital,” said Ms Hurn, who succeeds former Liberal minister Stephan Knoll.