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Roger Cook
9 months
INTRODUCING: the Sam Kerr Football Centre. Our very own Sam Kerr is a global football superstar and truly a sporting icon. But most of all, she’s an incredible role model for Western Australians.
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So proud to see my mate @MarkMcGowanMP recognised as a Companion of the Order of Australia. For more than a decade, I worked alongside Mark as his Deputy - and for several of those years, I was the Health Minister during the COVID-19 pandemic.
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On Monday afternoon, my mother Lynnette passed away. She was a wonderful mum of seven kids, and a much-loved grandmother. Alongside my dad, to whom she was married for more than 70 years, she raised our family in a home full of love, respect, and kindness.
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We’re making it free for students to get to school on public transport. And we're not stopping there. Public transport will also be free on Sundays for every Western Australian - all day, every Sunday. It's part of our efforts to ease cost of living pressures for WA families.
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8 months
We'll make public transport free for all Western Australians from December 24 to January 28
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1 year
We’ll show the Matildas semi-final on the big screens at HBF Park on Wednesday 💚💛
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8 months
Hi everyone, a quick update – I’ve decided to return from my trade visit in Shanghai early, so I can arrive back in Perth around midday tomorrow.
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5 months
Official correspondence from the Government of Western Australia to @TheRock
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4 months
I’m horrified by today’s attack at Bondi Junction shopping centre. My thoughts, and those of all Western Australians, are with the people of Sydney at this difficult time. We extend our sympathies to the family and friends of those impacted by this heartbreaking incident.
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2 years
@GummallaSrijana @WAGovernment @AndhraPradeshCM Honoured to be greeted so warmly by the people and AP Govt
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Roger Cook
1 year
WA now has the highest credit rating possible - reinstated after it was lost by the Liberal National Government almost 10 years ago. This kind of change hasn't happened overnight.
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5 months
CONFIRMED: two of Italy's biggest football teams will go head-to-head right here in Perth.
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4 months
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10 months
Buildings and landmarks across WA will be lit up blue and white tonight in solidarity with the people of Israel. Our Government is thinking of all Jewish Western Australians who have family and friends in Israel, and who may have lost loved ones in these attacks.
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1 year
First Cabinet meeting of the Cook Labor Government. It's an honour to lead a such an experienced team who will continue to deliver for all Western Australians.
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7 months
How good does this look. This is could be the future of Perth's waterfront - with a world-class convention space front and centre to attract major events from around the world.
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Roger Cook
7 months
I’m deeply saddened to hear of the passing of Mike Barnett. Mike served Western Australia as Member for Rockingham for 22 years, seven of those as Speaker of the Legislative Assembly.
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Continued the yearly tradition of a morning walk and swim at Rockingham Beach before breakfast with the kids. From my family to yours - merry Christmas, WA.
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Roger Cook
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I am devastated to learn the news that a volunteer firefighter has died while battling a bushfire near Esperance. Our first responders put their lives on the line every day in the service of keeping our community, and our State, safe.
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Roger Cook
3 months
Every WA household will get a $400 electricity credit💡
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Roger Cook
2 months
He was a giant of the game here in Western Australia. And now his legacy will live on for years to come.
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8 months
Right now the most important thing I can do is be back in WA, providing support to Western Australians devastated by the fires in our northern suburbs and our incredible emergency personnel. I want to make sure I’m on hand to provide any assistance I can.
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9 months
The Sam Kerr Football Centre is a recognition of Sam's incredible career, her contribution to professional and grassroots football, and the legacy she continues to leave in inspiring the next generation of footballers.
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5 months
Just announced: we're making RSV immunisation free for every baby under eight months.
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4 years
The @MarkMcGowanMP Government is investing $56 million to community mental health and alcohol and other drug (AOD) services, to increase community support and treatment for Western Australians.
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7 months
Today will be a difficult day for workers in my community, following Alcoa’s decision to fully curtail production at the 60-year-old Kwinana Alumina Refinery. This is a hugely disappointing outcome, with around 1,000 people impacted by the decision.
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Roger Cook
6 years
Perth Children’s Hospital Emergency Department’s first patient arrival 12 yr old Darius Eldouma from Cloverdale
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Roger Cook
2 months
We're cracking down on knife crime with the toughest laws in the country.
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Roger Cook
9 months
That's why we're officially naming our new $50.8 million State Football Centre in her honour.
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Roger Cook
10 months
Just like us, local Formula 1 superstar Daniel Ricciardo is proud to call WA home. Recently he took a road trip with his best mate along the Coral Coast Highway, starting in Perth and driving right up to Exmouth.
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Roger Cook
6 months
You may have seen some east coast commentators calling for Western Australia to be stripped of our fair share of the GST. They've made bizarre comments, even labelling our hard fought GST deal as “corruption”.
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Roger Cook
9 months
My thoughts are with the family of the St John Ambulance paramedic whose life was tragically cut short while on his way to an emergency call early this morning.
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Roger Cook
7 years
Adam Goodes is riding in the Black Dog Institute ride from Perth to Broome! Farewelled the riders this morning from Kings Park.
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Roger Cook
2 months
We are fortunate to live in a diverse State - a community where vilification and hate crimes have no place.
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Roger Cook
5 months
Western Australia has always been home. I grew up in WA, I met my wife Carly here, and raised my kids in Kwinana. The future of our State means everything to me. And that's why the Government I lead will always do what's right for WA.
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Roger Cook
3 months
Our laws to crack down on people who assault retail workers have just passed WA Parliament.
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Roger Cook
4 months
Our free period products initiative has been hugely successful - so we're expanding it even further. In Term 3, WA's public primary schools will have free period products available to students who need them.
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Roger Cook
11 months
This is a momentous day for women in Western Australia. Our legislation to improve access to safe, dignified abortion services has just passed WA Parliament.
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Roger Cook
4 years
It’s a significant day for health and medicine, with the Western Australian Future Fund Amendment (Future Health Research and Innovation Fund) Bill passing State Parliament.
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Roger Cook
2 years
Congratulations to @AlboMP and @AustralianLabor on a great victory. Immensely proud of @walabor for an election that embraced action on climate change, inclusivity, support for women and the Uluru Statement. WA voted for change
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Roger Cook
10 months
I’d like to take this moment to acknowledge the contribution of @DanielAndrewsMP to public life in Australia. Being the Premier is an honour but it’s not an easy job - it involves long hours, difficult decisions, and constant scrutiny.
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Roger Cook
1 year
I just wanted to update the WA community on an important issue. The Juukan Gorge tragedy in the Pilbara in early 2020 was a global embarrassment - and it was clear that we needed to prevent something similar ever happening again.
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Roger Cook
7 years
Had to run to meet the train but on time for swearing-in as Deputy Premier this morning @Transperth w @MarkMcGowanMP
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Roger Cook
7 years
Happy New Year everyone #HopmanCup #RogerFederer
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Roger Cook
3 months
Tomorrow is WA Budget day. Since being elected, we've turned the State’s finances around and overseen the creation of more than 300,000 WA jobs. This year's Budget is about doing what’s right for WA. Hear all about what it means for you, your family and WA from 2pm tomorrow.
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Roger Cook
7 years
So proud to see my mate, Mick Gooda, receive the @WePublicHealth Life Time Achievement Award #iahaconf17
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Roger Cook
5 months
From raising my kids in Kwinana, I know it’s the extra costs during those school years – things like stationery, excursions, or a new pair of school shoes – that can really put a dent in your household budget. And I know the impact those extra costs can have.
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Roger Cook
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Our family has been incredibly moved by all the messages of love and support these past few days – particularly those for my dad. I love you Mum.
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Roger Cook
8 months
I have been in regular contact with Deputy Premier @Rita_Saffioti , Emergency Services Minister Stephen Dawson, along with our @dfes_wa team, as the fire situation evolved.
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Roger Cook
9 months
We're sure it'll inspire young West Aussies to play and train at this centre - and think about their own sporting dreams.
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Roger Cook
4 years
In today’s @westaustralian you’ll see the first of a range of public health advertisements. These will be available in print, radio and online formats.
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Roger Cook
6 years
#BREAKING from BIG NEWS 4 KIDS Perth Children's Hospital Emergency Department opens June 10, 7am.
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Roger Cook
6 months
Attorney General John Quigley has been a force in the Western Australian Parliament.
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Roger Cook
4 years
A major clinical trial led by @PerkinsComms researchers and @GenesisCare cardiologists has found that low dose colchicine, a drug used to treat gout, reduced heart attacks and the need for coronary stenting or bypass surgery by 30% in patients.
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Roger Cook
10 months
Tonight, the nation has spoken. And it is our job as leaders to listen. I know it has been a challenging campaign for many Indigenous Western Australians. But tomorrow, we move forward.
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Roger Cook
6 years
Very sad to have lost a mate and mentor in Mal Bryce. He was a great Labor champion. Love to all his family and friends. Former WA deputy premier Mal Bryce dies at 74
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Roger Cook
7 months
I’m able to provide an update on the recent storm damage and its impact across the Wheatbelt, Goldfields and Great Southern. These unprecedented summer storms have caused significant damage to electricity infrastructure, including to our main high-voltage transmission network.
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Roger Cook
4 months
I’ll always welcome debate on this topic, given its importance to our future. But the debate deserves better than school-yard style graffiti from anonymous people pretending to be vigilantes.
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Climate vandals have been blasted over their "lame stunt" at the Premier's office overnight.
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Roger Cook
10 months
The Aboriginal Heritage Legislation Amendment and Repeal Bill 2023 passed the Western Australian Parliament last night. It delivers sensible changes that restore confidence in our heritage system.
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Roger Cook
3 months
This afternoon I met with faith leaders representing religious communities across Perth. WA is one of the safest places to live in the world. And only by working together can we keep it that way. This is a time for our community to come together.
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Roger Cook
4 years
The McGowan Government has expanded options for Western Australians to get tested for COVID-19. From tomorrow, patients with a GP referral can be tested at 12 private pathology collection centres across the Metropolitan area.
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Roger Cook
7 years
Caught up with the @RUOKDay Conversation Convoy today at Curtin Uni. Spoke to Lisa Fernandez and Annalise Braakensiek about the campaign.
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Roger Cook
6 years
@hannahpierce01 @_PHAA_ @PHAIWA @WAHealth Onto it. Looking at what powers I have under the Health Act to have billboard taken down. This sort of misinformation is dangerous and unacceptable
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Roger Cook
1 year
Our famous signage at the WA-SA border on Eyre Highway fell down recently due to significant corrosion. Over the weekend, State Government contractors from Kalgoorlie repainted and reinstalled both the SA and WA signs, with some extra reinforced support.
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Roger Cook
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A Sandover medallist in his debut WAFL season at just 17, John Todd left an indelible mark as a player. Injury may have cut short his playing career but it couldn’t stop his passion for football – he evolved into one of the greatest coaches our game has ever seen.
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Roger Cook
6 months
WA now receives 70 per cent of its population share. The next lowest is Victoria, at 92 per cent. They fail to acknowledge that no State is worse off under the GST reform.
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Roger Cook
7 months
I'm committed to delivering cleaner, reliable and affordable energy for Western Australia's future. By decarbonising and transitioning our energy infrastructure, we're doing what's right by WA - and we're ensuring a strong economy for generations to come.
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Roger Cook
8 months
I’d like to take this moment to acknowledge @AnnastaciaMP and her long service to the people of Queensland. As WA Health Minister during the pandemic, I witnessed firsthand her strong leadship and tireless work to keep Queensland safe.
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Roger Cook
2 months
An absolutely mammoth turn out tonight for Italian giants @acmilan @OfficialASRoma . Thousands of visitors came to Western Australia for the game and even more watched from afar. A brilliant night out in Perth 🇮🇹 ⚽ 🇮🇹
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Roger Cook
4 years
At midnight last night, Phase 2 of eased restrictions came into effect in WA. That means Western Australians can now have gatherings of up to 20 people, regional boundaries have changed and a range of businesses and activities can recommence.
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Roger Cook
7 years
It’s #headspaceday ! Share your personal tip for a healthy headspace. Here’s Premier @MarkMcGowanMP and my tip Visit
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Roger Cook
6 months
Western Australians will not put up with any change to the GST. Nothing will get between my Government and our fair share of the GST. Because we will always do what’s right for WA.
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Roger Cook
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A very moving morning spent honouring our ANZAC Diggers, and all those who have served in our armed forces. Our ANZACs made the ultimate sacrifice, and we will be forever grateful. Today, and every day, we remember them. Lest we forget.
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Roger Cook
6 years
The McGowan Government has launched a new campaign urging parents to restrict their children drinking alcohol until they turn 18 years old. Launched ahead of the annual school leavers…
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Roger Cook
6 years
A pleasure to celebrate the traditional Aboriginal Smoking Ceremony of Perth Children’s Hospital today - another significant milestone in the opening of PCH.
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Roger Cook
6 months
To all WA students - welcome back! We're making your trip to and from school free beginning this Monday - all you need is a Student SmartRider.
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Roger Cook
9 months
Over the next few days, I’ll be leading a trade and investment mission across southwest China.
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Roger Cook
3 months
We're slashing stamp duty costs to help more West Aussies buy their first home.
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Roger Cook
7 months
On my way to the first Cabinet meeting of the year. The team I lead will always put Western Australians first, and our number one priority is continuing to help WA families with cost of living pressures. It's the commitment I make each day - to always do what’s right by WA.
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Roger Cook
10 months
I would like to express my deepest condolences to the family and friends of the Hon Don Taylor, a former Member for Cockburn and Deputy Premier of Western Australia. Don was a valued part of the labour movement for 65 years.
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Roger Cook
7 years
69,741 people waiting for outpatient surgical appointments, more than will fill the new footy stadium. We're determined to do better!
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Roger Cook
6 months
Yet we still have the situation of east coast commentators trying to undermine it. They ignore the facts. Like that our GST share dropped to 30 cents in the dollar, and would be lower than 10 cents if it wasn’t for the 2018 deal.
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Roger Cook
4 years
Climate change impacts human health. We need to better prepare for these impacts. Health services can do more to mitigate climate change. We’ve accepted the recommendations and will move forward with intent. Climate Health WA Inquiry Final Report, visit
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Roger Cook
7 years
Fremantle Outer Harbour forum w @MadeleineMHKing and the #westernharbouralliance and @CityofKwinana
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Roger Cook
4 years
The fantastic work of the WA community in responding to the #Covid_19 pandemic has resulted in the easing of restrictions in some areas in a phased roll-out that will have many social and economic benefits for the state, while still protecting the health of West Australians.
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Mark McGowan
4 years
The new phase will come into effect from Monday, 18 May, giving businesses and families time to plan accordingly and includes: - Indoor and outdoor non-work gatherings lifted to 20 people - People are encouraged to return to work, unless they are unwell or vulnerable
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Fantastic to have you back in WA!
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It’s been a long time since we were last in WA… 2009, I believe…! I’m pleased to report that the sun is still shining, the Optus Stadium is looking fantastic and we are so happy to be back. It’s going to be a Scorcher..! W. X
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Every Western Australian knows what it took to secure our fair share of the GST. That’s why we have worked to lock the deal in with the Commonwealth Government. Under Prime Minister Albanese we have a public guarantee, a written guarantee and a National Cabinet guarantee.
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Roger Cook
1 year
Thinking of Simon’s family and loved ones. Thank you for your commitment and service to Australia, and the Labor Party. I valued our work together in recent times to strengthen our country’s economic relationship with Korea. Vale Simon Crean.
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Roger Cook
6 years
Proof the Ride Against Domestic Violence unites across the divide. @DeanNalder and @zrfk w @CFMEUWA riders Andy and Kevin #RADV2018 #RADV
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Roger Cook
6 years
Public tours of the magnificent Perth Children’s Hospital at the open day today. With over 2000 people checking out the facilities.
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Roger Cook
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And the fact, that even since 2018, WA has gifted more than $13 billion in GST to other states and territories. Our state may only be 11 per cent of the population - but we carry the nation economically and financially.
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Roger Cook
5 years
The point of being in government — especially a progressive one — is to take action. To accept the challenge of leadership and facilitate the changes necessary to address the tough issues confronting our community. My latest opinion piece with The West -
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Roger Cook
6 years
Milk delivery truck v PCH. No serious damage to the hospital, no injuries to staff and driver. Guess we shouldn't cry over this spilt milk #dadjoke
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Roger Cook
9 years
By popular demand, my Twitter post from 2011. A prediction about Guy Sebastian's future. http://t.co/Cl99JAcuRF
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Roger Cook
4 years
My thoughts are with the family of the 78 year old man who sadly died this morning at SCGH. Our Health professionals are working 24/7 to combat the effects of COVID19 within WA.
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Roger Cook
7 years
A pleasure to open the WA Mental Health Conference for 2017. A great opportunity to share ideas and learn from people's experiences.
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Roger Cook
7 years
Court finds @ARUhq had the power to destroy @westernforce . They certainly destroyed Rugby in WA #brokenheart #fightback
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Roger Cook
7 years
Great move by the @amapresident to back marriage equality. Time for @TurnbullMalcolm to act
@amapresident
AMA President
7 years
Discrimination has mental, physical health consequences. Affects many doctors, many patients. Time to legislate #MarriageEquality #auspol
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He was a champion for Rockingham and a much loved member of the Western Australian community. My thoughts are with Ros and their family at this time.
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