Mark McGowan has issued WA a fairly easy message forward of Christmas, and even used an iconic WA brew to drive it residence.
The premier took to Fb Friday afternoon, chopping a relaxed determine sans tie and swimsuit jacket and clutching a can of beer.
“Benefit from the break, WA. And to these employees holding our state working over the vacation interval – Thanks,” McGowan posted.
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His drink of selection for his pre-Christmas publish – a tinnie of Swan Draught.
Swan Draught — or Swanny D — was brewed in WA from 1857 till 2013 when manufacturing headed east.
But it surely returned to its roots in August when guardian firm Lion revealed kegs of Swan Draught lager have been “proudly” being brewed out west as soon as once more.
McGowan’s large following lapped up the message.
“Thanks. I believe all of us want it, what a wild journey 2022 was,” one particular person responded.
One other, referencing the Premier’s beverage of selection, mentioned: “Swanny D in a can. That is MY Premier.”
Whereas he could have loads of followers, there may be a lot to contemplate heading into 2023 together with drawn-out wage negotiations for WA nurses and police, a juvenile detention system within the highlight and the potential for brand new assaults on the state’s share of GST income.
And on Thursday there was criticism after it revealed WA taxpayers have been on the hook for the $2 million authorized invoice following McGowan’s defamation battle with mining magnate Clive Palmerwith the opposition pointing to the price of residing struggles being skilled by many West Aussies.
