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Sunday, Mar 09, 2025
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Western Australian Labor Secures Third Consecutive Term Under Premier Roger Cook
Labor poised for continued governance following substantial electoral victory in Western Australia.
Western Australia’s Labor Party, under the leadership of Premier Roger Cook, is set to continue its governance after securing a significant victory in the state elections, marking their third consecutive term in office.
Preliminary results indicate that Labor is on track to win 41 seats in the Legislative Assembly, while the Liberal Party is projected to secure five seats and the Nationals four.
This victory follows Labor's historic performance in the previous election in 2021, where the party achieved an unprecedented win by claiming 53 out of 59 seats in the lower house, a result that solidified their dominant position heading into the recent polls.
Premier Cook expressed his gratitude to the electorate, stating that the party’s efforts in providing stable governance and focusing on job creation and essential infrastructure have been recognized by voters.
Addressing supporters in his Kwinana electorate, he emphasized the party’s commitment to serving the public diligently and responsibly.
Cook, who stepped into the role of Premier in mid-2023 following the resignation of former Premier Mark McGowan, indicated that his administration would begin work immediately to build upon past achievements.
He reiterated the importance of maintaining the public's trust and noted that the election results would allow Labor to pursue further developments in the state.
Despite predictions of a potential swing of 12-13 percent towards the Liberal Party, the election results displayed a swing of approximately 11 percent, with the Liberals unable to regain control in critical areas, leading to their lower seat count.
This outcome was contrary to earlier surveys which suggested that several seats might become competitive for the Liberal opposition.
In her concession remarks, Liberal leader Libby Mettam acknowledged the challenges ahead for the party and affirmed the need for a comprehensive strategy moving forward.
She recognized the election results did not align with her expectations but emphasized the importance of learning from this experience to improve future outcomes.
As the final tallies are processed, Labor’s performance is noted as eclipsing their earlier 2017 victory where they won 41 seats, reflecting a consistent trend of electoral strength in the state.
The implications of this electoral outcome have the potential to resonate within broader national political dynamics in Australia.
Preliminary results indicate that Labor is on track to win 41 seats in the Legislative Assembly, while the Liberal Party is projected to secure five seats and the Nationals four.
This victory follows Labor's historic performance in the previous election in 2021, where the party achieved an unprecedented win by claiming 53 out of 59 seats in the lower house, a result that solidified their dominant position heading into the recent polls.
Premier Cook expressed his gratitude to the electorate, stating that the party’s efforts in providing stable governance and focusing on job creation and essential infrastructure have been recognized by voters.
Addressing supporters in his Kwinana electorate, he emphasized the party’s commitment to serving the public diligently and responsibly.
Cook, who stepped into the role of Premier in mid-2023 following the resignation of former Premier Mark McGowan, indicated that his administration would begin work immediately to build upon past achievements.
He reiterated the importance of maintaining the public's trust and noted that the election results would allow Labor to pursue further developments in the state.
Despite predictions of a potential swing of 12-13 percent towards the Liberal Party, the election results displayed a swing of approximately 11 percent, with the Liberals unable to regain control in critical areas, leading to their lower seat count.
This outcome was contrary to earlier surveys which suggested that several seats might become competitive for the Liberal opposition.
In her concession remarks, Liberal leader Libby Mettam acknowledged the challenges ahead for the party and affirmed the need for a comprehensive strategy moving forward.
She recognized the election results did not align with her expectations but emphasized the importance of learning from this experience to improve future outcomes.
As the final tallies are processed, Labor’s performance is noted as eclipsing their earlier 2017 victory where they won 41 seats, reflecting a consistent trend of electoral strength in the state.
The implications of this electoral outcome have the potential to resonate within broader national political dynamics in Australia.
