Basil Zempilas
Basil Zempilas is an Australian media personality and politician, currently serving as the Lord Mayor of Perth. He has been involved in local politics and has also contributed to discussions within the Liberal Party, notably during the recent state election cycle where he was mentioned in connection with leadership challenges.
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Basil Zempilas mentioned his experience as the longest serving Liberal opposition leader in Australia.
Economic anxiety and institutional failure reshaping politics for the Liberal Party
Australia· 2026-05-31
Opposition Leader Basil Zempilas has spoken on a motion put to parliament condemning the alleged attack.
Man arrested over alleged ‘white supremacist ideology’ terrorist plotAustralia· 2026-02-27
Opposition Leader Basil Zempilas spoke on a motion put to parliament condemning the alleged attack.
Accused Invasion Day rally terrorist identified after suppression order liftedAustralia· 2026-02-17
Basil Zempilas commented on the difficult circumstances surrounding the murder-suicide incident.
Friend claims Mosman Park murder-suicide family had faced NDIS cutAustralia· 2026-02-01
Basil Zempilas is mentioned as an opposition leader in WA who supports net zero.
What’s next for Sussan Ley’s Liberals? Nothing goodAustralia· 2025-11-13
Basil Zempilas was present during Sussan Ley's trip to Western Australia.
Right-wing Liberals rule out Ley challenge as Andrew Hastie prepares manifesto on party visionAustralia· 2025-10-04
New Liberal Basil Zempilas narrowly won over independent Lisa Thornton in the recent election.
Why Anthony Albanese, Peter Dutton need WAAustralia· 2025-04-12
Basil Zempilas is the then mayor of Perth who announced the new work to replace The Kebab.
‘Space junk’: huge astronaut statue coming to Perth park is one giant leap too far for many | Australia news
United Kingdom· 2025-04-12
Basil Zempilas, who is viewed as a future leader by many, edged closer to securing the seat of Churchlands.
Western Australia election: Labor secures third-term victory as Liberals fail to claw back former strongholds | Western Australia election 2025United Kingdom· 2025-03-09
Mettam was grilled consistently over the safety of her leadership and Basil Zempilas after she defeated a challenge driven by polling facilitated by Zempilas’ campaign manager.
WA Labor wins Western Australian state election, Roger Cook remains premierAustralia· 2025-03-08