Premier of Western Australia
head of government in the Australian state of Western Australia / From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
The Premier of Western Australia is the leader of the Western Australian government. He or she is the most powerful politician in the Australian state of Western Australia.
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Premier of Western Australia | |
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Department of the Premier and Cabinet | |
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Status | Head of Government |
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Reports to | Parliament |
Seat | Dumas House, Perth |
Appointer | Governor of Western Australia by convention, based on appointee's ability to command confidence in the Legislative Assembly |
Term length | At the Governor's pleasure contingent on the premier's ability to command confidence in the lower house of Parliament |
Constituting instrument | None (constitutional convention) |
Formation | 29 December 1890 |
First holder | John Forrest |
Deputy | Deputy Premier of Western Australia |
Salary | A$355,681[1][2] |
Website | www.premier.wa.gov.au |
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The current Premier is Roger Cook from the Labor Party.