Media Releases

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.

New initiative to divert children away from criminal justice system

17 January 2025

A new initiative aimed at diverting vulnerable young children from entering and becoming entrenched in the criminal justice system will be trialled in Perth and Geraldton.

Northern suburbs night spots protected by extended PEP

17 January 2025

A planned extension of the Hillarys PEP will increase the safety of locals and visitors to the boat harbour and surrounding areas.

WA prison officers accept Cook Government pay offer

06 January 2025

The Cook Labor Government has welcomed the decision by the WA Prison Officers Union to accept terms for a replacement industrial agreement.