Luke is joined by his colleague Oliver Peterson, the host of 6PR's Drive show, to discuss the resignation of W.A. premier Mark McGowan and whether this might provide a glimmer of hope for the coalition forces in the western region as they strive to regain political relevance.

Mr McGowan, whose draconian Covid-19 border controls and ardent advocacy for a greater share of GST revenues helped him become the highest-rated leader since Newspoll began, has shocked both colleagues and the public by declaring he was too tired to continue in the role. 

Flanked by his ministers and his wife Sarah, many of whom had tears in their eyes, Mr McGowan cited pent-up pressure of the Covid years and the combativeness of political life for his decision to end his political career.

Luke is joined by his colleague Oliver Peterson, the host of 6PR's Drive show, to discuss the resignation of W.A. premier Mark McGowan and whether this might provide a glimmer of hope for the coalition forces in the western region as they strive to regain political relevance.
Mr McGowan, whose draconian Covid-19 border controls and ardent advocacy for a greater share of GST revenues helped him become the highest-rated leader since Newspoll began, has shocked both colleagues and the public by declaring he was too tired to continue in the role. 
Flanked by his ministers and his wife Sarah, many of whom had tears in their eyes, Mr McGowan cited pent-up pressure of the Covid years and the combativeness of political life for his decision to end his political career.

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