Labor Holds for Victory in Western Australia Election

The Cook government will lead Labor into a 3rd term.

Western Australia Premier Roger Cook speaks to media during a press conference at Dumas House in Perth, Australia on May 31, 2023. Matt Jelonek/Getty Images

Labor will govern for a third term in Western Australia, with the Liberal Party failing to attract the swing required to threaten Roger Cook’s majority.

Polls predicted a 12-13 percent swing could put up to 11 seats in reach of the Liberal Party.