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The WA election campaign has been about big promises, but culture wars are inescapable in contemporary politics

Western Australian Premier Roger Cook is facing his first major election test since succeeding Mark McGowan, with more than a million voters heading to the polls on March 8, 2025.
Labor is working to maintain its dominance amid economic issues, with a focus on a $3.1 billion surplus and a new public transport project that may influence voter sentiment.
The Liberal Party, led by Libby Mettam, is shifting its strategy towards addressing cost-of-living pressures and needs to reclaim at least 15 seats to be competitive.
Both Labor and the Liberals are making substantial promises regarding housing and healthcare improvements, with Labor's proposal costing over $1.5 billion for rental projects and the Liberals focusing on tax cuts for first home buyers.

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The Conversation

The WA election campaign has been about big promises, but culture wars are inescapable in contemporary politics

The main parties are racking up a long and expensive list of policy promises. And the culture wars cometh.

2 days ago

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ABC Australia

Here's what WA will be voting on next weekend

With less than a week before polling day, we're keeping tabs on all the promises the major parties are making to win your vote ahead of the WA election next Saturday.

3 days ago·Australia

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SBS News

Why Western Australia's upcoming election matters more than you may think

With a federal election on the horizon, could Western Australia's upcoming election signal a broader political shift?

4 days ago·Sydney, Australia

Claims of healthcare crisis as state election nears

The peak body for doctors says Western Australia's health system is in crisis, as the major parties promise...

5 days ago·Canberra, Australia

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The West Australian

WA voters face a stark choice at State election

On one hand is Labor. Then there are the Liberals, who after eight years of listening to the public have developed policies to ensure all West Aussies share in the biggest mining boom this State has ever had.

5 days ago·Australia

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The McKell Institute

WA Votes 2025 — McKell's Election Outlook - The McKell Institute

Amidst the speculation of when the federal election will be called, West Australians are keen to remind the rest of the country that there is an election on right now. Pre-poll for the 2025 WA State Election opened last week, ahead of the 8 March poll. Over 250,000 people, or 13 per cent of total electors, have already cast their vote. Off the back of two record breaking elections, WA Labor holds 53 of the 59 seats in the Lower House, with the L…

21 hours ago

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