Quick Info
| Profession | Politician |
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| Nationality | Australian |
| Date of Birth | 20/08/1965 |
| Age | 61 years |
| Birthplace | Cottesloe, Western Australia, Australia |
| Zodiac Sign | Leo |
Latest News about Roger Cook
Premier Roger Cook criticised the authors of an interim Productivity Commission report on GST distribution, which found Western Australia was the only state to benefit from proposed changes. He argued that any shift in the GST carve-up would unfairly penalise the state for its mining-driven success.
Roger Cook announced a cabinet reshuffle after the retirement of Paul Papalia, taking on the defence industries and tourism portfolios himself. He said the changes aimed to diversify the state's economy and keep Western Australia's economy the strongest in the nation.
Roger Cook's government secured passage of the State Development Act, giving the Premier and the coordinator general expanded powers to fast-track approvals for selected priority projects. The change was presented as part of a broader push to speed up major development and investment decisions in Western Australia.
After Labor's third straight election victory in Western Australia, Roger Cook announced a reshaped cabinet and urged colleagues to remain humble. The new ministry included several newcomers, reflecting the party's effort to reset for the next term.
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Bio/Wiki
| Roger Hugh Cook is an Australian politician and the 31st and current Premier of Western Australia. | |
| He has served as the leader of the Western Australian branch of the Australian Labor Party since 2023 and has represented the electoral district of Kwinana in the Western Australian Legislative Assembly since 2008. | |
| He lives with his wife Carly and has two adult children. |
Educational Qualification(s)
| Bachelor of Arts in Public Administration, Murdoch University, 1992 | |
| Postgraduate Diploma in Public Relations, Curtin University | |
| Master of Business Administration, Curtin University |
Personal Life
| Married to Carly |
Relationships & More
| Spouse: Carly |
Family
| Children: 2 adult children |
Career
| Current Position | Premier of Western Australia |
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| Political Party | Australian Labor Party |
| Legislative Assembly Seat | Kwinana |
| Year Elected to Kwinana | 2008 |
| Previous Positions |
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| Current Portfolios | Premier; Minister for Economic Diversification; Minister for Tourism, Trade and Investment; Minister for Defence Industries (portfolio additions from July 2026) |
Some Lesser Known Facts
| 1. He was active in campus politics at Murdoch University and became the first National President of the National Union of Students. | |
| 2. Before entering parliament, he worked in policy and electorate officer roles for federal and state MPs and later held executive roles in Aboriginal land and native title organisations. |
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