WA leaders trade blows as Cook claims debate victory

"(The Liberals) ... don't have a plan and are a risk to the economy," WA Premier Roger Cook says. (Richard Wainwright/AAP PHOTOS)

The cost of living crisis, health, housing and law enforcement have been at the centre of a Western Australian leaders' debate on the first day of polling in the state election.

Less than two weeks from the March 8 state election, Premier Roger Cook and Liberal leader Libby Mettam slugged it out on Monday night as they made their pitch to voters.