IN FULL: WA Premier Mark McGowan resigns | SBS News

Описание: Western Australian Premier Mark McGowan has resigned in a bombshell announcement, midway through his second term in office, citing exhaustion.

Mr McGowan, 55, held a snap press conference on Monday where he confirmed his intention to step down as premier, treasurer, and the member for Rockingham — to which he was first elected in 1996.

He said this would be his final week in the state's parliament.

Chapters:
Opening statement 0:00
Question: When he decided to resign 7:25
Question: Spending time with family 9:25
Question: Timeline of resignation 10:34
Question: When he came to the decision 11:12
Question: McGowan’s successor 12:08
Question: Burnout on the job 12:19
Question: Describing his career 13:54
Question: How will you be remembered? 15:04
Question: McGowan’s legacy 15:54
Question: The 2025 state election 18:23
Question: Will McGowan advise next Premier? 18:54
Question: McGowan to replace Kochie on Sunrise? 19:25
Question: Did anyone try to talk you out of resigning? 20:04
Question: Any regrets? 20:27
Question: Putting conspiracy theories to bed 21:06
Question: Advice on burnout 21:15
Question: Facing criticism about COVID 21:47
Question: When will the successor be named 22:34

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