Liberal party faces up to 12 years in Western Australia wilderness after historic Labor landslide

Election wipe-out makes it extremely unlikely' Liberals will be able to seek government at next two state elections, analysts say

The Liberal party in Western Australia could face up to 12 years in opposition after a once-in-a-century wipeout that delivered Labor the biggest majority and the strongest two-party preferred result of any modern Australian government.

On Sunday premier Mark McGowan moved to ease concerns about what his government would do with an overwhelming majority in both houses, telling voters there was nothing to fear".