I actually voted Liberal prior to McGowan on the strength of Barnett really running water down from the north to the south-west. Silly me. Desal plants shut up voters in Perth metro. I actually worked in California for a few years back in the 70's - and I have seen what massive irrigation programs from rivers to the north, can do there. Even in stinking hot former deserts (Imperial Valley) the crop abundance is staggering. Barnett was too gutless to carry thru, and I never expected it from Labor. But from every other aspect Labor has done very well here. I do appreciate their talent and ability.
