By: Keane Bourke
Thu 9 Jul 2026 at 7:07am The former right-hand man to Mark McGowan and Roger Cook has completed a meteoric rise through the ranks of WA Labor and is almost certain to become the state's newest minister.
Keane Bourke is a state political reporter at ABC News WA. He covers a diverse range of topics, including government and politics, health and wellness, and the cultural aspects of society, with a particular focus on regional interests and public security. Keane's work has been featured in the Australian Broadcasting Corporation (ABC), and he was recognized with the Eaves-Prior-Day Prize for New Journalist at the 2022 MEAA WA Media Awards.
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