Roger's story
WA: Born and Bred
Roger was born in Perth in 1965 - the youngest of seven siblings.
The son of a family doctor and an early childhood educator, Roger often says it was the values his parents instilled in him that shaped the man he is today.
From an early age, he learnt the importance of hard work, passion, and doing the right thing.
Growing up near the beach, like most West Aussies, he developed a lifelong love of fitness and sport.
Building Stronger Communities
Prior to entering politics, Roger studied at Murdoch University before completing a Postgraduate Diploma and a Master of Business Administration at Curtin University.
He was active in campus politics and established the National Union of Students as its first National President.
After completing his studies, Roger became involved with several Aboriginal advocacy groups, serving as CEO of an Aboriginal corporation and as Manager for the South West Aboriginal Land and Sea Council.
He’s been a lifelong supporter of WA sport - including as an avid fan of the Western Force and Fremantle Dockers.
Kwinana Dad
In 2008, Roger was elected as the state representative for Kwinana, standing up for his local community - assisting residents, school groups, and sporting clubs.
Roger raised his family in Kwinana and is an active and proud advocate for the local area.
Experienced leader in a united team
Since the election of the WA Labor Government in 2017, Roger has been an integral member of the leadership team, serving in a number of key portfolios.
As Deputy Premier and Health Minister, Roger played a central role in Western Australia’s world-leading response to COVID-19, which allowed WA’s economy to go from strength to strength during the global crisis.
He oversaw the introduction of landmark Voluntary Assisted Dying laws, providing choice to Western Australians reaching the end of their lives and suffering in pain.
In 2021, he took on the portfolios of State Development, Jobs and Trade, and later Tourism, to assist with Western Australia’s transition out of the pandemic.
31st Premier of Western Australia
Roger leads a government that delivers outcomes to set Western Australia up for a prosperous future, creating quality jobs and delivering on his plan to diversify the state’s economy.
He believes in looking after society’s most vulnerable and investing in the best possible services for Western Australians.
Roger believes Western Australia’s best is not in our past — it’s in our future.
And he will always put WA first.
