Matthew Swinbourn

The state government will review the security of payments for local subcontractors, while also establishing an industry advisory group, chaired by experienced barrister John Fiocco, to facilitate the review.

Mark McGowan has expanded the number of members serving as parliamentary secretaries, possibly foreshadowing future ministerial appointments.

What role will unions and factions play in Mark McGowan’s second term?

The state government has belatedly disclosed the fees paid to law firm Ashurst for advice on Griffin Coal after being criticised by the Auditor General.

Three Labor MPs have been elevated to Premier Roger Cook’s cabinet, while his former right-hand man has parachuted right into a senior ministerial support role.

Our weekly appointments wrap includes new ministerial appointments, Dan Sweet, Priya Brown, Kellie Benda, Jen Leys, and additions to the management team for New World Resources.

Accommodation provider St Bart’s has submitted two applications to build aged care residential facilities in East Perth, estimated to cost a total of $69 million.

Roger Cook’s name has been a regular feature on the annual list of Western Australia’s most influential business and political players published by Business News.