Mark McGowan
Mark McGowan is a former Premier of Western Australia, having led the state from 2017 until his retirement in May 2023. He is credited with steering the state through the COVID-19 pandemic, which significantly boosted his popularity and contributed to the Labor Party's electoral success during his tenure.
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Mark McGowan is mentioned as a significant figure in WA Labor's successes alongside Tim Picton.
Tim Picton’s accused attacker claims Labor figure hit on 18-year-old cousin before nightclub assault
Australia· 2026-02-13
Former WA premier Mark McGowan described Picton as amazingly talented, bright and humorous.
Tributes flow for WA Labor election mastermind after death following alleged ‘coward-punch’Australia· 2026-01-19
Mark McGowan became Australia’s most popular premier.
Liberal leader Sussan Ley’s top aide joined all-male Australian ClubAustralia· 2025-06-22
The imperious ex-Western Australia leader Mark McGowan has featured heavily in Labor ads.
Malcolm Turnbull skips the country on election nightAustralia· 2025-05-01
Former WA premier Mark McGowan called Dutton 'extremely conservative' and 'an extremist'.
Is Peter Dutton a true Liberal Party conservative?Australia· 2025-04-24
Former premier Mark McGowan is referenced as a significant figure in WA politics.
Why Anthony Albanese, Peter Dutton need WAAustralia· 2025-04-12
Cook, who replaced former premier Mark McGowan midterm in 2023 when he stood down.
Western Australia election: Labor secures third-term victory as Liberals fail to claw back former strongholds | Western Australia election 2025
United Kingdom· 2025-03-09
The 2021 result was widely considered to have been a result of voter support for former premier Mark McGowan’s handling of the COVID-19 pandemic.
WA Labor wins Western Australian state election, Roger Cook remains premierAustralia· 2025-03-08