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It s really hard to see your parents struggle a lot, he said. They ve worked a really hard life.
Zak Kirkup, 33, was born in Perth s working-class eastern suburbs and became leader of the conservative Liberal Party almost two weeks ago.
Zak Kirkup, the new Liberal leader for Western Australia, spoke with 9News and WAToday in an emotional interview.(9News)
Faced with a three-month election campaign to oust the most popular premier in Western Australian history, Mark McGowan, the pressure is already beginning to take its toll.
His words were well-chosen, but his eyes could not hide the strain. The stare and long pause before he answered captured the obvious burden he is carrying.
It s David and Goliath : Zak Kirkup s moment has come, but his eyes can t hide the strain
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This was published 3months ago It s David and Goliath : Zak Kirkup s moment has come, but his eyes can t hide the strain
At 33, Zak Kirkup finds himself the leader of the WA Liberal party. As he stares down the barrel of a three-month battle against the most popular Premier in West Australian history, the burden is taking its toll.
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Tears began to pool in the eyes of the young politician nine minutes into an hour-long interview.