Cracks have emerged in Premier Mark McGowan’s cabinet over the decision to put a close friend and business associate of billionaire Kerry Stokes in charge of the Perth Casino Royal Commission.

An investigation by WA Today and 9 News Perth’s Gary Adshead has found Attorney-General John Quigley would not have backed the appointment had he known of the relationship.

Gary Adshead spoke with Liam Bartlett about the latest developments on Wednesday.

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