The Latest Breaking News from Mark McGowan

Six officers injured in ‘major disturbance’ involving juvenile detainees at WA’s Casuarina adult prison

Authorities allege two youths assaulted a guard with a makeshift weapon and freed another 11 from their cells

The Guardian - AU · Apr 16, 2023

Guards injured during unrest at detention centre in WA

The West Australian premier has condemned a disturbance at Casuarina Prison's youth section in which guards were injured, keys stolen and property damaged.

AAP · Apr 16, 2023

Multiple guards injured during incident involving youth detainees at Casuarina Prison's unit 18

West Australian Premier Mark McGowan condemns a riot by youth detainees at Casuarina Prison on Saturday afternoon, which resulted in several custodial officers being injured.

ABC News · Apr 16, 2023

Perth Airport train line uptake unclear, as WA government blames 'human error' for conflicting figures

The WA government says "human error" is responsible for conflicting public messaging about the success of Perth's new $1.8 billion airport passenger rail link.

ABC News · Apr 3, 2023

Daniel Andrews returns from media-free China trip as opposition vows to pursue unanswered questions

Victorian premier reveals it was his decision not to invite media on his four-day mission to China

The Guardian - AU · Apr 2, 2023

WA premier plans trade trip to 'reconnect' with China

Hot on the heels of the Victorian premier, West Australian leader Mark McGowan is on his way to Beijing to strengthen the state's economic links with China.

AAP · Apr 1, 2023

McGowan 'didn't know' Perth Mint paid workers millions in bonuses amid a crackdown on public sector wages

Perth Mint paid $7.7 million to staff at a time when there was a government wages freeze. The WA Premier insists he was unaware of the incentive payments.

ABC News · Apr 1, 2023

WA parliamentary committee pushes for medicinal cannabis, drug driving reforms

A report tabled in WA parliament urges sweeping changes to how the state regulates medicinal cannabis, including allowing users with a prescription to drive with THC in their system.

ABC News · Mar 30, 2023

Clive Palmer hires Christian Porter for $300bn lawsuit against Australian government

Billionaire claims commonwealth liable for WA law, which prevented him seeking compensation for rejected mining project

The Guardian - AU · Mar 30, 2023

How WA Police's new search powers aim to disrupt organised criminals' ability to distribute drugs

Citing lessons learned during COVID border closures, the WA government hands police "world-leading" search powers at its border crossings to stem the flow of illegal drugs into the state.

ABC News · Mar 28, 2023