I spoke to @MarkMcGowanMP earlier today to congratulate him on his retirement and all he has achieved through his time in public life.
Mark leaves office as he led, on his own terms and as his own man. He has been a great Premier of his proud state, an extraordinary leader for WA Labor and a trusted friend.
Above all, Mark will be remembered for seeing the people of Western Australian safely through one of the most challenging crises in our nation's history. In unprecedented times, Mark always held to his convictions and always sought to do the right thing by his state.
While it's true the sheer scale of his final election victory earned him a place in Australian political history, I know Mark's definition of success has always been about delivering for people, improving lives and creating progress that endures. He has done all this in spades.
I wish Mark, Sarah and their family all the very best for the next chapter of their lives.
@AlboMP Oh Albo please do the same - retire now please 🙏
@AlboMP Life is an adventure, full of unexpected turns. Wish I knew what's next! Wishing them a safe, thrilling journey through it all.
@AlboMP Any chance he could be Australia's next Governor-General?
@AlboMP When will the next chapter of Julian Assange's life begin? People's patience has run out. Get a move on. Julian turns 52 soon. He better be spending it at home on the couch with his family. #BringAssangeHome
@AlboMP And I can only hope that McGowan faces a tribunal for his treacherous dictatorial actions during the last two and a half years.
@AlboMP No mention of him resigning as treasurer. Or did he not want to bring further attention to his totalitarian regime?
@AlboMP Love how you congratulated McGown for locking up WA but declared that Morrison would "have blood on his hands" if he didn't bring back Australians from India at the height of Delta. Eachway Albo rocks on.