Family member’s diagnosis prompts WA minister’s resignation
Paul Papalia resigned as Western Australia’s Corrective Services Minister on Wednesday due to a close family member's serious diagnosis. This resignation will trigger a contested byelection in the Secret Harbour electorate, potentially reshaping the Cook government cabinet and its key roles. Papalia's departure follows criticism over systemic prison failures highlighted in a recent report.
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Published 06 Jul 2026, 05:14 UTC · Updated 06 Jul 2026, 05:20 UTC
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