Roger Cook: latest developments and connections

What's happening

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Earlier this month

Roger Cook advocates for a university merger involving Curtin and Adelaide, noting merger disruptions and costs.

Some support1 report
A new report analyzed Western Australia's economic role, leading Roger Cook to criticize the Productivity Commission's findings and contrast WA success with NSW needs.

Some support1 report1 development inside
The Productivity Commission advised on microeconomic policy while the Premier challenged its findings regarding GST distribution.

Some support1 report

One to three months ago

Gone quiet

No new reports in 90+ days

What's reaching Roger Cook

Events traced to Roger Cook, step by step, newest first

How could Jackie Jarvis's fisheries policy decisions affect Roger Cook?The Premier faces political challenges over increased shark mitigation spendingPossible

Explainers that pass through Roger Cook

Roger Cook is a step on the way to someone else

Lithium expansion could boost Western Australia's jobs and investmentWestern Australia could gain significant jobs and investment from lithium expansion.Likely

Around Roger Cook this week

News at the entities that move Roger Cook most

Productivity Commission Operational
Peter Ridd calls for a government audit of scientific evidence, supported by One Nation, involving the Productivity Commission.

Moves Roger Cook
Mon 05:37
Anthony Albanese Operational
Anthony Albanese and Helen Haines are identified as Australian political figures.

Moves Roger Cook
Tue 12:11
Labor Structural
Parties including Labor, One Nation, Greens, and Liberals are competing for primary and state election votes.

Moves Roger Cook
Thu 10:15
One Nation Operational
Emma Vulin represents Pakenham, while One Nation gains support and Greens holds 15% of the primary vote in Melbourne's outer southeast.

Moves Roger Cook
Mon 18:36
Peter Malinauskas Operational
Premier Malinauskas championed donation ban reform and South Australia followed New Zealand in enfranchising women.

Moves Roger Cook
Sun 02:05
Madeleine King Operational
Australia designated a site for Japan's project and a minister supported emissions reduction technologies.

Moves Roger Cook
Fri 04:03

Connections

The 20 strongest of 27, analyzed from the reporting. The bars show how strongly a change on one side reaches the other.

Western Australia Structural

Roger Cook serves as the Premier and political leader of Western Australia, defining its government and policy direction.

Well supportedTue 06:55

Roger Cook → Western Australia
Western Australia → Roger Cook
Productivity Commission Operational

Roger Cook actively criticizes and reacts to reports and findings published by the Productivity Commission.

Well supportedSep 23

Roger Cook → Productivity Commission
Productivity Commission → Roger Cook
Labor Party Structural

Roger Cook holds the office of WA Premier within the Labor Party.

Some supportAug 30

Roger Cook → Labor Party
Labor Party → Roger Cook
Paul Papalia Operational

Their political actions and statements are functionally linked within the leadership structure of the relevant political body.

Some supportAug 11

Roger Cook → Paul Papalia
Paul Papalia → Roger Cook
Perth Operational

Roger Cook utilizes Perth as a geographical context to promote and discuss local government initiatives and energy efforts.

Some supportAug 6

Roger Cook → Perth
Perth → Roger Cook
Pilbara Operational

Roger Cook's political leadership and policy decisions directly influence the operational environment and resource industry of the Pilbara region.

Some supportSep 5

Roger Cook → Pilbara
Pilbara → Roger Cook
Anthony Albanese Operational

The two individuals are actively coordinating on a refinery feasibility study and engaging in public commentary on policy promises.

Well supportedSep 2

Roger Cook → Anthony Albanese
Anthony Albanese → Roger Cook
Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade Transactional

D.F.A.T. is providing official assistance and services to Roger Cook regarding his family matters.

Some supportJun 15

Roger Cook → Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade
Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade → Roger Cook

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One Nation Operational

Roger Cook actively criticizes One Nation's political stance and hubris regarding power.

Some supportAug 31

Roger Cook → One Nation
One Nation → Roger Cook
Deloitte Operational

they act on each other directly

Some supportJun 3

Roger Cook → Deloitte
Deloitte → Roger Cook
Peter Malinauskas Operational

Both entities are involved in advocating for a strong skilled migration program.

Some supportSep 10

Roger Cook → Peter Malinauskas
Peter Malinauskas → Roger Cook
Labor Structural

Roger Cook serves as the WA Premier and leader of the Labor government.

Some supportAug 29

Roger Cook → Labor
Labor → Roger Cook
Murdoch University Mentioned together

Roger Cook advocates for university mergers, placing him as a voice commenting on the educational sector where Murdoch University operates.

Some supportOct 12

Roger Cook → Murdoch University
Murdoch University → Roger Cook
Madeleine King Operational

The two individuals are professionally involved in policy discussions regarding national gas policy impacts in Western Australia.

Some supportJun 3

Roger Cook → Madeleine King
Madeleine King → Roger Cook
Chris Minns Operational

Both individuals were observed to have criticized the tax overhaul package on May 28, 2026.

Some supportJun 3

Roger Cook → Chris Minns
Chris Minns → Roger Cook
Curtin University Mentioned together

Roger Cook publicly advocates for a university merger within the higher education sector.

Some supportOct 12

Roger Cook → Curtin University
Curtin University → Roger Cook
Perth Shared context

Roger Cook serves as the Premier of Western Australia, operating within the political and geographic context of Perth.

Some supportSep 2

Roger Cook → Perth
Perth → Roger Cook
Roger Cook Mentioned together

The evidence does not establish a direct relationship or coupling between the two entities.

Some supportJul 28

Roger Cook → Roger Cook
Roger Cook → Roger Cook
Adelaide University Mentioned together

Roger Cook referenced the costs associated with a merger involving Adelaide University.

Some supportOct 12

Roger Cook → Adelaide University
Adelaide University → Roger Cook
Rita Saffioti Mentioned together

No evidence found linking Rita Saffioti and Roger Cook.

Some supportJul 26

Roger Cook → Rita Saffioti
Rita Saffioti → Roger Cook

History

Events by the month they began

October 2026

1 event

Oct 12, 2026Roger Cook advocates for a university merger involving Curtin and Adelaide, noting merger disruptions and costs.

September 2026

4 events

August 2026

5 events

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July 2026

4 events

June 2026

3 events