Next WA Premier Touts His Energy, Drive as He Steps Up

Next WA Premier Touts His Energy, Drive as He Steps Up
West Australian Premier Roger Cook speaks to media at Dumas House in Perth, Australia on Jun. 29. Matt Jelonek/Getty Images
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When Roger Cook steps into the shoes of Mark McGowan as WA’s premier, he says he will have the energy and the drive to tackle a number of pressing issues.

The deputy premier has support from the Labor Party’s left and right factions as the sole nominee for the leadership.