McGowan steps down as WA premier

THE mining lobby has paid tribute to outgoing Western Australia Mark McGowan after a shock announcement he was stepping down as state premier.

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McGowan resigns

McGowan has been in the top job for six years and served as opposition leader for five years before being elected premier.