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McGowan marks his last day as West Australian premier

MARK MCGOWAN FAREWELL

Outgoing Western Australian Premier Mark McGowan speaks to the media on his last day in office in Perth (AAP) Source: AAP / RICHARD WAINWRIGHT/AAPIMAGE

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Outgoing Western Australian Premier Mark McGowan has had his last day in the top job, following his surprise decision to step down as the state's leader.

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