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No hard feelings for Sanderson as she backs Cook for WA premier
In her first public engagement since her losing bid for premier, Amber-Jade Sanderson said she would continue to be a minister in Roger Cook’s cabinet when it was announced next week.
- by Hamish Hastie
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‘I’m ready’: Cook to follow McGowan’s lead as he takes mantle of WA premier
Newly anointed West Australian premier Roger Cook has vowed to continue his predecessor’s legacy of unity and stability.
- by Hamish Hastie and Jesinta Burton
Opinion
Opinion
The winners and losers of WA Labor’s Gravitron leadership challenge
Less than 24 hours after Premier Mark McGowan’s shock retirement, West Australians got whiplash with the sudden jolt that reminded them of just how much of a factional beast the Labor Party is.
- by Hamish Hastie
Succession: Who is WA’s next premier, Roger Cook?
After spending almost 15 years as second-in-command, Deputy Premier Roger Cook is set to become leader of the WA Labor Party and Western Australia’s 31st premier.
- by Jesinta Burton
Fadden byelection kickstarts Labor campaign to raid Coalition seats
Anthony Albanese is seeking to turn the Fadden byelection, triggered by the resignation of Stuart Robert, into a campaign against the Coalition that reaches a broader audience.
- by David Crowe
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Roger that: Cook to be next WA premier after Sanderson pulls out of race
Amber-Jade Sanderson’s decision came after Labor’s left-faction colleagues delivered a fatal blow to her leadership hopes.
- by Hamish Hastie
Analysis
Analysis
Three-horse race narrows as Labor seeks to avoid public leadership challenge
The microphones had barely been turned off after Premier Mark McGowan’s shock retirement announcement before speculation over his replacement began.
- by Hamish Hastie
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AI
Labor to take first steps in writing AI rule book
Sources say the government has been in talks about a discussion paper on artificial intelligence and is preparing for public consultations.
- by Paul Sakkal
McGowan’s friends in high places wish him well after shock retirement
Mining billionaire and Mineral Resources managing director Chris Ellison was among the first to wish the premier well and reflect on his time in the top job.
- by Hamish Hastie
Cook steps up to take the reins, Saffioti ‘considering’ after McGowan’s shock exit
It was a resignation no one saw coming. Roger Cook has wasted no time publicly declaring his intention to fight for the role, but there are two other WA Labor figures tipped to take on the task of filling Premier Mark McGowan’s shoes.
- by Jesinta Burton and Hamish Hastie
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Political leadership
Loved at home but loathed over east, McGowan gives up the fight
For a man who hated conflict, West Australian Premier Mark McGowan was a master at it.
- by Hamish Hastie