{"id":375109,"date":"2025-12-28T03:34:09","date_gmt":"2025-12-28T03:34:09","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/au\/375109\/"},"modified":"2025-12-28T03:34:09","modified_gmt":"2025-12-28T03:34:09","slug":"family-of-labor-identity-tim-picton-say-he-remains-in-critical-condition-after-alleged-northbridge-assault","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/au\/375109\/","title":{"rendered":"Family of Labor identity Tim Picton say he remains in critical condition after alleged Northbridge assault"},"content":{"rendered":"

The family of Tim Picton, a prominent Labor Party identity, have thanked emergency services after he was left in a critical condition following an alleged assault in the Perth CBD.<\/p>\n

Mr Picton, who played a crucial role in WA Labor’s 2021 landslide victory, was found unresponsive on the ground in the entertainment precinct of Northbridge about 5:30am on Saturday.<\/p>\n

A 20-year-old Lesmurdie man has been charged with one count of grievous bodily harm over the incident, which happened near the intersection of James Street and Mountain Terrace.<\/p>\n

\"Cars<\/p>\n

The alleged assault happened in Northbridge. (ABC News: Glyn Jones)<\/p>\n

Mr Picton, 36, was taken to Royal Perth Hospital with life-threatening injuries.<\/p>\n

“Tim remains in hospital in a critical condition,” Mr Picton’s family said in a statement.<\/p>\n

“As a family, we are focused entirely on being with him and supporting one another.<\/p>\n

“We would like to sincerely thank St John Ambulance, the medical team at Royal Perth Hospital and WA Police for their care, professionalism and support.<\/p>\n

“We also want to thank Tim’s friends and colleagues for the compassion they have shown to our family during this incredibly difficult time.<\/p>\n

“Tim is a much loved father, husband, brother and son, as well as a friend to so many across Australia.”\"Anthony<\/p>\n

Tim Picton pictured with Anthony Albanese. (Supplied: WA Labor)<\/p>\n

Politics and mining<\/p>\n

Mr Picton is a prominent member of Perth’s political and mining communities and was currently working as director of strategy for mining giant MinRes.<\/p>\n

\"Tim<\/p>\n

Tim Picton with former WA Premier Mark McGowan and WA Senator Ellie Whiteaker in 2022.\u00a0 (Facebook: WA Labor)<\/p>\n

He worked for former Victorian premier Dan Andrews before moving to WA, where he was appointed WA Labor’s state secretary and campaign director in 2020, and played a crucial role in getting Mark McGowan re-elected in 2021.<\/p>\n

He is the brother of Chris Picton, the Health Minister in South Australia.\u00a0<\/p>\n

\"Chris<\/p>\n

Tim Picton is the brother of Chris Picton, the South Australian Health Minister.\u00a0 (ABC News)<\/p>\n

South Australian Premier Peter Malinauskas has extended a message of support to his colleague and Mr Picton’s family.<\/p>\n

“I have spoken to Minister Picton, my thoughts are with his family first and foremost,” Mr Malinauskas said.<\/p>\n

“It’s hard to know at these early stages exactly what’s happened to Mr Picton’s brother, but he is unwell and in a serious condition and my thoughts are with Mr Picton and Chris and his beautiful family and we’ll wait to hear more as details emerge from Western Australia.”<\/p>\n

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