Media Releases
Major submarine conference set to surface in Perth
08 April 2025
The Submarine Institute of Australia (SIA) will head to Perth later this year to host its biennial conference, bringing together government and defence industry leaders from across the globe.
United States defence industry mission to diversify WA's economy
05 April 2025
Minister Paul Papalia has travelled to the United States to sell Western Australia's world-class defence industry as part of the State Government's Made in WA plan.
Western Australia's defence sector showcased on global stage
26 March 2025
Western Australia's defence sector has taken centre stage at Avalon 2025, the largest aerospace and defence expo in the Southern Hemisphere.
New careers resource to help veterans 'start something' in WA's defence industry
04 February 2025
The Cook Labor Government has today launched a new online resource to help defence veterans transition to careers in Western Australia's defence industry.
Increased penalties and fees to strengthen gambling laws in WA
04 February 2025
The Cook Government has increased enforcement powers and penalties to bolster the regulation of Western Australia's gambling industry through law reforms that have now passed Parliament.
New return to community service for Goldfields
03 February 2025
The Cook Labor Government has committed $830,000 for a new return to community service bus to be operated out of Kalgoorlie by Aboriginal Community Controlled Organisation Goldfields Indigenous Housing Organisation.
Cook Labor Government delivers lifeline for Kalgoorlie racing
30 January 2025
The Cook Labor Government will provide emergency funding to the Kalgoorlie-Boulder Racing Club (KBRC) to save the 2025 race season in the Goldfields.
Almost 52,000 guns removed in WA following historic firearm buyback
30 January 2025
Almost 52,000 guns have been surrendered to WA Police as part of the Cook Labor Government's historic firearm buyback.
Cook Government funds $2 million FDV training for justice sector
30 January 2025
The Cook Government has announced a $2 million specialised training initiative that will help over 5,000 frontline professionals in the justice system better identify and respond to family and domestic violence.
New Defence and Defence Industry Strategy to drive local jobs
29 January 2025
The Cook Labor Government has released its ambitious Defence and Defence Industry Strategy 2025 to drive local jobs in Western Australia.