Mark McGowan to stand down as WA Premier in shock announcement https://amp.abc.net.au/article/102406610
WA Premier Mark McGowan has announced he is retiring from politics in a bombshell announcement few saw coming.
Rumour has it that he's retiring due to burnout. My sympathy goes to him and his family. This reminds me of Jacinda Ardern having to quit as New Zealand PM due to burnout — you work your guts out for years, and then one day it hits you that you have nothing left in the tank.
I'd like to thank Mark McGowan for being a Premier who's strong on policy that encourages equality, jobs, much-needed honesty after the shitsow from the LNP, and overall giving a fair go for all. And — it should be noted — Mark McGowan held strong against pressure from the outside in order to protect the people of Western Australia from COVID.
