Incoming West Australian premier Roger Cook says he's yet to confirm his front bench and will let the process take its course.
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In his first public outing since Mark McGowan stepped down on Friday, Mr Cook repeatedly brushed off questions about his cabinet reshuffle.
"I anticipate we'll hold the caucus meeting on Tuesday. We'll announce portfolios on Wednesday with the swearing in on Thursday," Mr Cook told reporters at the WA Day festival on Sunday.
"I'll respect that process and we'll be making further announcements about that in the next few days."
Mr McGowan dropped a bombshell on Monday, saying he was exhausted and would retire from politics by the week's end.
The announcement shocked colleagues and citizens alike as the Labor Party entered two days of factional talks before anointing Mr Cook, who was Mr McGowan's deputy, as the premier-elect.
Mr Cook is expected to be officially elected WA Labor's leader and premier on Tuesday, when the party caucus meets.
He will stand unopposed after Health Minister Amber-Jade Sanderson withdrew from the race "in the interests of unity and stability".
Australian Associated Press
