Western Australia state leader resigns

WESTERN Australia Premier Mark McGowan resigned on Monday (May 29) in a surprise announcement, citing exhaustion.

McGowan, elected premier in 2017, is a member of Australia’s ruling Labor Party, which also holds a large majority in Western Australia. He will also step down from the state Parliament this week, he told reporters at a news conference.

“I have loved the challenge of solving problems, making decisions, getting outcomes, and helping people. But the truth is I’m tired, extremely tired. In fact, I’m exhausted,” he said.

The state is the country’s largest by area and is rich in resources including iron ore and natural gas. REUTERS