Wilson Tuckey has spoken publicly for the first time since losing the West Australian seat of O'Connor to Nationals MP Tony Crook at the federal election.

Mr Tuckey held a press conference outside his home where a hand-made sign read: "Where's da money, Mr Crook?"

The veteran politician received the most primary votes in the electorate but lost out on preferences.

After 30 years in politics Mr Tuckey gave a lengthy speech about his time in office but noticeably absent was congratulations for his successor.