The Australian Financial Review | WA election: Mark McGowan's Labor closes in on victory The Australian Financial Review Labor leader Mark McGowan is within striking distance of becoming WA's next premier. Philip Gostelow. Share on twitter · Share on Google Plus. by Julie-anne Sprague. Labor is within striking distance of defeating Colin Barnett's government at next week ... WA election: Exclusive poll indicates Labor could fall agonisingly short of win WA election: Liberals escalate pressure over Labor costings WA Libs submit costings to Treasury |