A formal opposition alliance has been struck between the state's Liberal and National parties, mirroring similar power-sharing arrangements between the parties implemented throughout the 2010s.
WA Labor amassed a significant fundraising advantage this past financial year as unions, law firms and sitting members opened their wallets to fill the party's coffers.
Tensions have flared between the Liberals and the Nationals ahead of the state election with the two parties butting heads over the future of Royalties for Regions.
Our weekly appointments wrap includes Jane Lothian, Judith Uren, Tracey Roberts, Jason Thomson, Shane Love, Chris West, Richard Crane, Sue Holgate, Erin Papalia, Kylie Groves, Lynne Craigie, Karen Chappel, Danial Schecter and Marc Russo.
Managing the state's economic transition was the main focus of today's cabinet reshuffle, Premier Colin Barnett said, with tourism and agriculture in his sights as key growth industries.
