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WA leaders urge McGowan to repair relationships and reputation

Michael BennetWA reporter

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Diane Smith-Gander, one of Western Australia’s most senior business leaders, has called on Premier Mark McGowan to boost his engagement with the business community, claiming the state’s relationship with Australia “needs a lot of work” after two years of border closures.

After Mr McGowan on Friday unveiled March 3 as the state’s new reopening date for quarantine-free travel for the triple vaccinated, Ms Smith-Gander said “it’s a great relief to have a date and to have clarity”.

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Michael Bennet is WA reporter for The Australian Financial Review based in Perth. He has worked as a journalist for more than a decade, including at The Australian where he was senior banking reporter and also covered economics, markets and deals. Connect with Michael on Twitter. Email Michael at michael.bennet@afr.com

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