WA Labor selects three new cabinet members, after thumping election win

Health split as premier targets economy in new cabinet

Fresh from a massive election win in his own right, Premier Roger Cook has stamped his authority on...

Jackie Jarvis retains ag portfolio in Cabinet reshuffle

Margaret River winemaker Jackie Jarvis has retained the agriculture portfolio in seismic cabinet reshuffle that has included creating new ministers for each of the State’s regional areas.

WA Election Result: Key Takeaways for the Impending Federal Contest

Analysis Labor’s commanding state election victory in Western Australia (WA) may bolster its confidence ahead of the federal contest, but analysts are calling for caution saying the federal election is governed by different dynamics. WA’s political culture has historically diverged from national trends, meaning party strategists should tread carefully before drawing conclusions. While Labor is on track to claim more than 40 seats from the weeken…

WA Labor selects three new cabinet members, after thumping election win

WA Labor's thumping election win left the party with plenty of choices for promotions to the state government's inner sanctum, with three MPs added to cabinet.

Sanderson named energy minister for Western Australia

The Cook Labor Government has been re-elected in Western Australia, with the Hon Amber-Jane Sanderson replacing Reece Whitby as Minister for Energy and Decarbonisation. Related article: Western Australia celebrates completion of WA EV Network Sanderson is the member for Morley and was appointed Minister for Health and Minister for Mental Health in 2021. Premier Roger Cook said the new Cabinet would focus on economic diversification, energy trans…

David Michael remains as Mines and Petroleum Minister

David Michael has been retained as Mines and Petroleum Minister in Premier Roger Cook’s new Cabinet, and also picked up a portfolio dedicated to the Goldfields-Esperance region.