The Australian Labor premier that oversaw one of the toughest domestic border closures during the COVID-19 pandemic is calling it quits, saying the pandemic years exhausted him.
West Australian Premier Mark McGowan, 55, made the surprise announcement on May 29 revealing this would be his final week as premier and treasurer of the mining-rich state.
“This week will be my final week,” he told reporters. “I’ve 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 added, in a comment reminiscent of New Zealand Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern’s resignation….