The Australian Industry Group congratulates Roger Cook on his appointment as Premier of Western Australia and looks forward to the opportunity of working with him and his government on continuing to grow the economy and ensuring WA plays a crucial role in the success of the Australian economy.
Kristian Stratton, Ai Group's WA Head, said: "Today's confirmation of Mr Cook as Western Australia's 31st leader is welcomed and is an important step in continuing the stability and momentum of the WA economy.
"Mr Cook has a strong background in a range of portfolios, and we look forward to working with him to ensure our members can continue to contribute to the growth of the WA economy.
"The importance of the WA economy to the nation's current and future economic success should not be underestimated and having strong regulatory stability working productively with both federal and state governments will ensure WA creates an environment conducive to investment and maintains its international competitiveness for success," Mr Stratton said.
