Politics
Western Australia
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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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Opinion
ALP
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
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ALP
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
ALP
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
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
Analysis
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
Political sketch
Political leadership
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
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Industrial relations
Nurses’ union hit with biggest industrial relations fine in WA history
The Australian Nursing Federation WA has been fined $350,000 for organising a strike and rally attended by about 4000 nurses and midwives last year.
- by Hamish Hastie
‘Member, are you slow?’: Gold Corp inquiry descends into chaos
The heated exchange capped off a fiery week of budget estimates hearings.
- by Hamish Hastie
WA firefighters turn backs on minister in tense rally on steps of parliament
Bill Johnston addressed the crowd of about 400 firefighters and members of other unions, but was met with jeers as he began listing the other WA unions that had already accepted the offer.Â
- by Hamish Hastie
Carnarvon’s president resigns from liquor accord, sends fiery letter to booze regulator
Eddie Smith claimed he had been unfairly vilified by some in the town for supporting the liquor restrictions and criticised people within the accord.
- by Hamish Hastie