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Albanese’s Labor Party Retains Power in Western Australia

WA Labor leader Roger Cook has claimed victory in the state election, marking Labor's third consecutive term in government.
The ABC's election analyst, Antony Green, described it as a "disastrous" night for the Liberal Party, indicating significant losses for them.
Labor won historically conservative seats for the first time, which included Churchlands, Nedlands, and South Perth, expanding their influence in the state.
Liberal leader Libby Mettam faces a challenging situation, needing a monumental swing to regain government after the party's previous losses.

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Jacobin

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How Australia’s Voting System Maintains Two-Party Rule

As democracies go, Australia isn’t as dysfunctional as the United States. But its electoral system still ensures that many votes are undervalued or wasted.

26 days ago

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World Socialist Web Site

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Labor Party retains office in Western Australia despite heavy swing

Backed by significant mining industry and other business figures, Labor won Saturday’s state election in WA, but largely due to “disastrous” results for the opposition Liberal and National parties.

26 days ago·United States

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The Age

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Liberal fails to make up ground in WA

Four years on from the Labor landslide and the WA Liberal Party has failed to make up any significant ground.

27 days ago·Australia

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The Examiner

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'Clear mandate' as WA Labor secures emphatic third win

Upbeat but weary after leading Labor to a third term in WA, Premier Roger Cook has reflected on...

27 days ago

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SBS News

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Western Australian Labor Party secures historic third term in government

The Western Australian Labor Party will govern the state for a third consecutive term, after a resounding defeat over the Liberals. Labor premier Roger Cook says his party has been rewarded for delivering a sensible and stable government.

27 days ago·Sydney, Australia

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