Now , I should put a bit of balance into this discussion. WA has had pretty good governments over the past 20 years , the Libs made some mistakes , and Labor has been an improvement, but frankly even our conservatives have been a cut above those from elsewhere.
All politicians work partially to maintain themselves in power. But in WA , from Court Junior onwards , this sentiment has not been dominant. WA has been blessed with politicians [even if you disagreed with some of their ideology] who genuinely cared about the state and its people.