Quick Info
| Profession | Politician |
|---|---|
| Nationality | Australian |
| Date of Birth | 20/08/1965 |
| Age | 61 years |
| Birthplace | Cottesloe, Western Australia, Australia |
Latest News about Roger Cook
16/12/2025
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.
17/03/2025
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 |
|---|---|
| Political Party | Australian Labor Party |
| Legislative Assembly Seat | Kwinana |
| Year Elected to Kwinana | 2008 |
| Previous Positions |
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Social Media
| https://x.com/RogerCookMLA | |
| https://www.instagram.com/rogercookmla/ |
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. |