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Flat White

Which premier is next?

1 October 2023

4:30 AM

1 October 2023

4:30 AM

Political power is seductive.

Just ask Victoria’s and West Australia’s now departed Premiers – Daniel Andrews and Mark McGowan respectively.

Few individuals have revelled in the exhilaration of their former jobs more than these two. It’s the power, the chauffeured cars, the security personnel, the adoration of sycophantic and ambitious MPs, along with the constant thrill of manipulating political messaging.

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