Labor Expected to Retain Power in WA Election as Liberals Seek Modest Gains

Western Australia's Labor government, led by Roger Cook, is poised for a third term, while the Liberal Party aims to recover from historic losses in 2021.

Polls suggest Labor will maintain a strong majority in the WA Legislative Assembly, with a projected swing against them unlikely to threaten their dominance.
Liberal leader Libby Mettam faces the challenge of rebuilding her party after its decimation in 2021, focusing on reclaiming key metropolitan seats like Churchlands and Nedlands.
Labor has outspent the Liberals on advertising and received significant financial backing, while the Liberals have relied on high-profile candidates such as Perth Lord Mayor Basil Zempilas to boost visibility.
Reforms to the upper house voting system may reduce rural overrepresentation, potentially diminishing the Nationals' influence and increasing opportunities for smaller parties like the Greens.
Key campaign issues include housing, health, and economic management, though analysts describe the overall election campaign as subdued and lacking significant policy differentiation between major parties.