WA election: Mark McGowan discusses life outside politics and being an outsider

He had a near death experience with a squash racket and drinks German wheat beers, but what else is there to know about Labor leader Mark McGowan?

Mark McGowan had a near-death experience with a squash racket in his teens, drinks German wheat beers, and if the bookies are right is set to become first WA premier in 30 years not to have attended the University of Western Australia.

But what else do we know about the Labor leader and father of three?

The University of Queensland graduate ended up in Perth by chance almost 30 years ago and admits it is “unusual” for someone from outside of WA to progress into a leadership position in the state Labor party

Source: WA election: Mark McGowan discusses life outside politics and being an outsider – ABC News (Australian Broadcasting Corporation)