Basil Zempilas Takes the Helm as WA Liberal Leader
Well, it’s official—Basil Zempilas is now the leader of the WA Liberals. This marks a huge turning point for the party, which has been searching for stability after a tough election loss. And guess what? Libby Mettam, the former leader, is stepping in as his deputy, making for an interesting leadership duo moving forward.
Zempilas, a well-known media personality turned politician, has had a meteoric rise in politics. His journey started in broadcasting, where he became a household name covering AFL and the Olympics for over three decades. But in recent years, he shifted gears, stepping into public office as Perth’s Lord Mayor. Now, just four years later, he finds himself at the forefront of the WA Liberal Party.
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His rise wasn’t without its fair share of controversy. Leading up to this leadership change, there were reports of internal turmoil, with leaked polling attempting to undermine Mettam’s leadership. Zempilas denied any involvement, but the situation left its mark on the party. However, with Mettam now choosing to support him as deputy, it seems the Liberals are trying to move forward with a united front.
So what does this mean for the party? Well, Zempilas’s leadership comes at a crucial time. After suffering their second-worst state election defeat, the Liberals need a reset—and fast. With Zempilas now likely to assume the role of WA opposition leader, all eyes are on how he will steer the party toward the next election. His name recognition and media-savvy background could be an asset, but being a first-term MP means he’s still got a lot to prove in the political arena.
For now, Zempilas is promising to put the interests of Western Australians first, tackle government spending, and focus on housing affordability. Whether he can deliver on those promises remains to be seen, but one thing is clear—WA politics just got a lot more interesting.
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