Corrections Minister Fran Logan to retire at next election
Corrective Services Minister Fran Logan will retire at the next state election, adding to the tally of high profile Labor departures.
The Cockburn MP has been in Parliament since 2001 and served as a minister in the Gallop Labor government from 2005.
Corrective Service Minister Fran Logan has announced his retirment.Credit:Fairfax Media
Sport and Recreation Minister Mick Murray and Legislative Assembly Speaker Peter Watson have also signalled their intention to leave Parliament at the next election.
When asked about his intentions to stand at the election two weeks ago, Mr Logan said he was the preselected candidate, but did not rule out the possibility he could retire.
Two possible candidates have been canvassing support inside Labor.
Employment lawyer David Scaife, who is the preferred candidate for Mr Logan's AMWU faction, is understood to be the leading the race.
Mr Scaife's partner is Labor's assistant state secretary Ellie Whiteaker.
City of Cockburn councillor Philip Eva is also understood to be in contention for the safe Labor seat. His term on council ends in October this year. He has worked for Mr Logan in his electorate office for nine years.
More to come.