Western Australia Labor minister Paul Papalia resigns from politics after a family member is diagnosed with a serious illness, prompting him to step down from his ministerial role and as an MP. Multiple outlets report that his resignation is expected to trigger a by-election in his southern Perth electorate of Secret Harbour. The byelection is widely described as likely to be highly contested. One report also notes that his departure will lead to a cabinet shake-up, reflecting the impact of his exit on state government ranks. ABC Australia reports that Papalia is a senior cabinet minister and a veteran WA Labor figure who has served for nearly two decades before the announcement. Across the coverage, the central points are that Papalia quits politics, the reason given is to support a seriously ill family member, and the resignation sets in motion electoral and government reshuffling in WA, particularly in relation to the Secret Harbour seat.