Premier Mark McGowan and Opposition Leader Zak Kirkup face off on The Leaders’ Debate tonight at 7pm on Channel 7’s Flashpoint
Tonight, Thursday 25th February, Perth’s locally-made current affairs program Flashpoint, will host the biggest political debate of the year when Premier Mark McGowan and Opposition Leader Zak Kirkup face off.
FLASHPOINT: THE LEADERS’ DEBATE will be seen LIVE, EXCLUSIVE and AD-FREE from 7.00pm on Channel Seven.
Hosted by 7NEWS and Flashpoint presenter Tim McMillan, both leaders will be grilled on the pressing issues that matter most to WA voters by an expert panel: 7NEWS veteran political and senior reporter Geof Parry, 7NEWS political reporter Jessica Page, and The West Australian’s State Political Editor, Peter Law.
The two leaders will present an opening and closing address, and have the chance to respond uninterrupted to six questions from our host before being quizzed by the panellists.
The WA election on March 13 is said to be a “shoe-in” for the government, with Mark McGowan riding high as one of the most popular leaders both in Australia and WA history. But what happens during the 40-minute debate going into WA households in prime time could still swing voters.
In the countdown to voting day, this is a critical chance for West Australians to decide who they want their next State leader to be.
Seven’s Director of News, Ray Kuka, said: “Once again, 7NEWS Perth has been entrusted to host the exclusive broadcast of a major Australian political debate. The candidates know if they want to impress and sway any last remaining swing voters that they need to do it now, in front of Perth’s most watched and trusted news source, Seven.”
Flashpoint returns for 2021 on Monday, 1 March, at 9.00pm on Channel Seven.
25 Comments
Already voted go mark and ty
Already decided to vote for Mark McGowan!
What are the policies LNP are putting on the table?
Zak kirkup an Mark McGowan, my question is when will Peel hospital be completely upgraded as ive had my husband in several times an it is such a disgraceful hospital an has been for many years .it covers a huge area an it should be run efficently , to what it is my husbands OT thank uouhas had many complaints from other veterans who refuse to go there .so dont say its upgrading as its only triage emergecy being done at the moment .
This is leaders debate. Not a run down if MM and the covid affair.
Run the leaders debate as it should be.
What are any of the politicians doing about the lack of paediatric services in regional WA. I have two foster kids on high level prescribed drugs and NO professional health support or guidance. These kids are suffering and our family is suffering. They need urgent medical reviews. One of my children is now triaged as a Category 1 referral, which means we should get a response within 30 days. He was only triaged after I took him to ED on the weekend. I am planning to take my other foster child to ED this weekend to hopefully get the same triage outcome. Not good enough.
The reason why ambulances are ramping at ED departments at hospitals is because many inconsiderate people attend ED with simple things.
Example
ear ache
Splinters
Hit by a hammer
Small cut
Most ED’s now have a triage area to divert patients to an area to deal with minor cases.
People need to go to their GP and not clog up the ED’s.
Silly questions from these interviewers. How can they say when borders will be open and flights resume until we see what effects the vaccines have
Listening to the debate, Kirk is not giving any hope or an effective argument for any question. So disappointed #wadecides
Zac stop butting in when MM is talking. This is a debate.
Where is referee
Go Mark McGowan u have done a good job u got this
When are you going stop people coming into wa to quarantine when it’s putting us at risk as it’s been seen the people don’t take it seriously
Well done Zac!!!
Clear and thoughtful speaking
Great job Zac. Sensible and clear responses.
There was never much doubt but you’ve just cemented my vote Mark McGowan
WA does not need Celebrity Leadership, we do need more hospitals, better Health , Education systems & help for S. Businesses. Check & balances to keep em accountable. Got my tick✅
Your control of the bathe was so one sides why did you not give Zac a equal go. All we heard was Macgwon. Your interviewers where so one sided. Af curse you would say Macgwon won
Mark McGowan has my vote
Where can we vote on the debate?
Zac was so rude by over talking Mark when he was speaking….
My vote is with Mark
Marks honesty and reliability a winner for me – not a defeatist attitude but a genuine promise to do WA proud and keep all of us safe. Well done Mark you definitely get my vote.
I have not seen the debate, but Mark has missed the mark for the southern section of the Bunbury Outer Ring Road (so far) so it is a definate NO for my vote, and I suspect many others. It is the biggest infrastructure project ever to be undertaken in the south west, yet he and Minister for Transport Rita Safiotti have not had the courage to visit the area and meet with residents to see first hand the devistaion the plan would cause to the environment and community. It is not acceptable in this day and age! To see more visit “Friends of the Gelorup Corridor est 1995 ” and you will see why!
Mark can you tell the public who issued the permit to shoot native animals on the proposed southern section of the Bunbury Outer Ring Road tonight 25th February. This is a shameful disgraceful act. Poor defenceless animals who have been deliberately targeted by your Governments unreasearched plan that will cause maximum perminate environment and social damage. Residents from Gelorup as far afield as Dalyellup and beyond heard the shooting rang police but they have gagging orders so are not allowed to tell us. It is obvious that this is a government stitch up. This is an accountable Government who does not deserve our vote!
Very impressed with Zak. Well done, you will make a great premier. Behind you 100%.
Where can I see a full replay please.