WA Liberal leader Zak Kirkup reveals depression diagnosis as Opposition colleagues offer support
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Zak Kirkup says his depression was a private and very personal matter .
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Western Australia s recently appointed Opposition Leader Zak Kirkup has revealed he was diagnosed with depression last summer.
Key points:
He s spoken about his diagnosis just weeks after becoming Liberal leader
His deputy Libby Mettam says it is not a weakness but a strength
The 33-year-old said he had been treated for the illness and believed it was an important issue to be open about. I think it s important that we shine a light on this and talk about this without the stigma that s often attached, he said.