Mark McGowan
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How is the media covering Mark McGowan?Mark McGowan often is covered by Right Media sources.
Left: 39%
Right: 61%
Stay current with all the latest and breaking news about Mark McGowan, compare headlines and perspectives between news sources on stories happening today. In total, 40 stories have been published about Mark McGowan which Ground News has aggregated in the past 3 months.
Location of Coverage About Mark McGowanBased on 40 recent stories
27% Local Coverage65% National Coverage7% International Coverage
Media Bias Breakdown
How is the media covering Mark McGowan?Mark McGowan often is covered by Right Media sources.
Left: 39%
Right: 61%
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Mark McGowan · City of PerthWA's Premier Roger Cook has backed the state's resources industry amid revelations his predecessor Mark McGowan pressured the environmental watchdog to withdraw emissions guidance. The ABC yesterday revealed never-before told details of a phone call McGowan made to WA's former environmental protection chief, Tom Hatton. Dr Hatton claims the former premier pressured him to withdraw tough emissions guidelines he and his board had drafted in 2018.See the Story
WA premier not privy to 'unprecedented' call between Mark McGowan and EPA, but backs resources industry
100% Left coverage: 1 sources
Mark McGowan · SydneyCook said there was significant outrage within the industry because the proposal wasn't consistent with the consultation process. He said the decision to revise the guidelines was ultimately a decision for the EPA and was independent of the government. Cook said he was not picking sides when asked whether his support for the resources sector extended to a stoush with the federal government.See the Story
Cook goes in to bat for WA resources sector amid revelations of previous premier’s pressure on watchdog
Mark McGowan · Western AustraliaFormer Premier Mark McGowan pressured WA's environmental watchdog to water down emissions guidelines. The previous boss of the Environmental Protection Authority Tom Hatton told the ABC he was called by Mr McGowan and asked to withdraw draft rules released in 2019. The rules would have forced major projects producing more than 100,000 tonnes of carbon annually to fully offset their emissions.See the Story
Cook declares Govt will ‘absolutely’ back resources industry
100% Right coverage: 1 sources
Mark McGowan · City of PerthFormer EPA chief Tom Hatton says Mark McGowan pressured him to withdraw tough new emissions guidelines. Dr Hatton described the political intervention as "unprecedented" in the 50-year history of the agency. He said he was given one hour to brief his board members before the premier addressed the media to announce the guidelines had been withdrawn. The ABC has spoken to people involved in drafting the guidelines and former EPA board members immediately after his call from McGowan.See the Story
Mark McGowan pressured EPA boss to drop tough emissions guidelines in 'extraordinary' phone call
100% Left coverage: 1 sources
Mark McGowan · AustraliaMark McGowan quit politics partly due to the strain of constant conflict. It's no surprise he's headed to the resources sector, having kept conflict at a minimum with that industry. The one-time state daddy is, it appears, heading to BHP, with a side hustle at Mineral Resources Ltd. Let's take a look back at the relationship between his government and some of our biggest polluters.See the Story
Mark McGowan has been auditioning for his new mining job for six years
100% Left coverage: 1 sources
Mark McGowan · Western AustraliaMark McGowan is in advanced talks about joining resources giant BHP. It would be his first job since turning WA politics on its head when announcing his shock resignation as Premier in May. BHP declined to comment when contacted on Thursday but The West Australian understands he is poised to commit to a role with The Big Australian.See the Story
McGowan’s mining move: Ex-Premier’s new career
100% Right coverage: 1 sources
Mark McGowan · BeijingThe question of just how close the Chinese state is to the WA Labor government, and in particular to former premier Mark McGowan, has arisen repeatedly in recent years.See the Story
How Beijing is slowly changing the face of Western Australian politics
100% Right coverage: 1 sources
