Roger Cook has reinvented WA's health system. Can it work?

Roger Cook has reinvented WA's health system. Can it work?

The WA government's new "team-like" multi-ministerial approach to health is being seen as either "breathtaking hypocrisy" or a "strong policy decision," depending on who you ask. Can it fix the notoriously difficult portfolio?

WA’s new cabinet: Premier Cook flags overhaul of departments

The Premier’s State Government overhaul is not finished, with hints he will rollback some of Mark McGowan’s first term structural departmental changes.

Western Australia Ministry - Hawker Britton

At the election on 8 of March 2025, the Cook Labor Government was returned to office. With the count continuing, the Labor party has secured at least 42 seats with 30 needed to form a majority.  Roger Cook remains the Premier of WA. On 18 March 2025, he announced changes to his Ministry. Now former Ministers David Templeman, Sue Ellery, and Margaret Quirk announced their retirement ahead of the election.   Three new Members have joined the Cabin…