Mark McGowan (born 13 July 1967) is a Western Australian former politician who served as the 30th Premier of Western Australia from 17 March 2017 until 8 June 2023. He is from the Labor Party.[1] He was replaced by Roger Cook.
Mark McGowan | |
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| 30th Premier of Western Australia Elections: 2013, 2017, 2021 | |
| In office 17 March 2017 – 8 June 2023 | |
| Monarch | Elizabeth II |
| Governor | Kerry Sanderson Kim Beazley |
| Deputy | Roger Cook |
| Preceded by | Colin Barnett |
| Succeeded by | Roger Cook |
| 32nd Leader of the Opposition in Western Australia | |
| In office 23 January 2012 – 17 March 2017 | |
| Premier | Colin Barnett |
| Deputy | Roger Cook |
| Preceded by | Eric Ripper |
| Succeeded by | Mike Nahan |
| Leader of the Labor Party in Western Australia | |
| Assumed office 23 January 2012 | |
| Deputy | Roger Cook |
| Preceded by | Eric Ripper |
| Member of the Legislative Assembly of Western Australia for Rockingham | |
| Assumed office 14 December 1996 | |
| Preceded by | Michael Barnett |
| Personal details | |
| Born | (1967-07-13) 13 July 1967 (age 57) Newcastle, New South Wales, Australia |
| Political party | Labor |
| Spouse(s) | Sarah Miller (m. 1993) |
| Children | 3 |
| Residence | Rockingham, Western Australia, Australia |
| Education | Coffs Harbour Senior College |
| Alma mater | University of Queensland |
| Occupation | Legal officer (Royal Australian Navy) |
| Profession | Lawyer Politician |
| Military service | |
| Allegiance | Commonwealth of Australia |
| Branch/service | Royal Australian Navy (1989–1996) Royal Australian Naval Reserve (1996–present) |
| Years of service | 1989–present |
| Rank | Lieutenant |
| Unit | HMAS Stirling |
| Awards | Commendation for Brave Conduct |