Political leadership
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ALP
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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Mark McGowan
‘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
‘Night-mayor start’: Anghie’s mayoral campaign hits first hurdle
High-profile architect Sandy Anghie’s Perth lord mayoral campaign has hit its first hurdle, with city officers and councillors pouring cold water on her bid to help the city shed its sleepy reputation.
- by Jesinta Burton
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
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
Opinion
LNP
Canva, ‘chaos’ and Crisafulli: The LNP’s plans (so far) for Queensland
LNP leader David Crisafulli says he wants to focus on solutions rather than political point-scoring. So, what are they?
- by Matt Dennien
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
Analysis
Analysis
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
Political sketch
Perth
Mark McGowan is exhausted. It’s from keeping a straight face
West Australian Premier Mark McGowan is quitting politics because he says he’s exhausted. But exhausted from what, exactly?
- by Tony Wright
Opinion
Opinion
Mark McGowan is only one man, but that one man was also the government
His decision to pull the pin on a political career dating back more than two decades triggers a tectonic shift in both state and federal politics.
- by Gary Adshead
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WA Parliament
‘I’m tired, extremely tired’: WA Premier Mark McGowan quits politics
Mark McGowan has announced he will step down as Western Australia’s 30th premier on the eve of his third decade in politics. This week will be his last.
- by Hamish Hastie and Jesinta Burton