The Latest Breaking News from Roger Cook

Confusion as Aboriginal heritage laws approach start

A long-awaited revamp of Aboriginal cultural heritage laws in Western Australia is poised to begin despite community concerns.

AAP · Jun 30, 2023

Resolve first national poll to have 'no' ahead in Voice referendum, but Essential has 'yes' far ahead

A federal Resolve poll for Nine newspapers, conducted last week from a sample of 1,606, had “no” ahead by 51-49 in a forced choice question on the Indigenous Voice to parliament referendum to be held later this year.

The Conversation · Jun 13, 2023

Roger Cook, Rita Saffioti endorsed by WA Labor as premier and deputy, with David Michael joining cabinet

Former City of Stirling councillor David Michael becomes the WA government's newest cabinet member, as Roger Cook and Rita Saffioti are formally chosen to lead the state Labor party.

ABC News · Jun 6, 2023

Amber-Jade Sanderson pledges loyalty to incoming WA Premier Roger Cook after failed leadership tilt

Health Minister Amber-Jade Sanderson, who failed in her bid to replace retiring Premier Mark McGowan, says she is completely behind his successor Roger Cook.

ABC News · Jun 1, 2023

After 24 hours of drama, Roger Cook becomes the next premier of Western Australia

With the withdrawal of his principal challengers and the implicit endorsement from key factions within the Labor party, Roger Cook will become Western Australia’s 31st premier. We can expect final endorsement from the Labor caucus and a formal swearing-in from the WA governor in the coming days.

The Conversation · May 31, 2023

Resource-rich Western Australia set to elect deputy premier as new leader

Australia's largest state by land area, resource-rich Western Australia, is set to elect deputy premier Roger Cook as its new leader after he secured the support of most legislators from his party.

Reuters · May 31, 2023

Roger Cook to be Western Australia's next premier, replacing Mark McGowan

After spending the morning meeting with a key WA Labor faction, it is confirmed Roger Cook will be the state's new premier.

ABC News · May 31, 2023

Roger Cook to hit the ground running as new WA premier, as opposition slams union influence

Roger Cook has hit the ground running, gaining the approval of Labor's right faction today to confirm his endorsement as WA's next premier.

ABC News · May 31, 2023

Morning Mail: International air fares soar, warmer winter forecast, AI extinction risk

Travellers face 50% higher costs than pre-pandemic on popular overseas routes; BoM says winter weather will be warmer than average; and experts warns about the threat of artificial intelligence

The Guardian - AU · May 30, 2023

Roger Cook tipped to become WA’s next premier after health minister withdraws

Roger Cook is poised to replace Mark McGowan as WA's next premier after Amber-Jade Sanderson dropped out of the leadership race.

The New Daily · May 30, 2023