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Two polls predict a thumping victory for Labor in WA election, the first with a reformed upper house

Voters in Western Australia went to the polls on March 8, anticipating a significant win for the Labor Party before a national election by mid-May.
The Liberal Party is aiming to reduce Labor's influence, needing an unprecedented swing to gain government.
Current opinion polls reveal Labor leading with 57% over the Liberal Party's 43%, although a swing of 13% would still allow Labor a significant majority.
Libby Mettam highlighted the cost-of-living crisis as a key issue in her campaign and stated, 'Families are struggling under cost-of-living pressures...' emphasizing key election issues such as housing and health.

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The Age

WA state election 2025 LIVE: Labor wins historic third term and Roger Cook remains premier of WA

Labor has won a third term of government. Roger Cook will remain premier of Western Australia.

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The Straits Times

Western Australia polls to test popularity of Albanese’s party

Labor previously won an unprecedented 53 out of 59 seats in the state parliament's lower house. Read more at straitstimes.com.

2 days ago·Singapore

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7NEWS Australia

WA Labor predicted to win even with swing against them as polls open

It comes after Labor’s unprecedented landslide win in 2021.

2 days ago·Australia

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Sydney Morning Herald

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Polls open as WA Labor eyes win, but may shed 11 seats

The polls are ready to open in Western Australia for a state election that looks likely to deliver a third term in office for the Labor Party despite a double-digit swing against it.

2 days ago·Sydney, Australia

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