Mark McGowan AC is the former Premier and Treasurer of Western Australia. During his time in government, Mark delivered seven state budgets, paid down debt and restored WA to a AAA credit rating. His strong financial and economic management resulted in WA having the strongest economy in Australia, while his government’s COVID-19 response saw the state achieve some of the best health and economic outcomes in the world.
As Minister in the 2000s, he delivered reforms such as bringing the syllabus and traditional marking to schools, approving the Gorgon project, as well as delivering WA’s small bar reforms.
Prior to public life, Mark served as a Lieutenant at HMAS STIRLING. He was awarded a Governor General’s Commendation for Brave Conduct for actions he took in 1995 rescuing an unconscious driver from a burning car.
