Media Releases
Western Australia home for Australia’s first nuclear-powered submarines
14 March 2023
Western Australia will be at the forefront of Australia's AUKUS Pathway, continuing its proud tradition as the home of Australian submarines.
Mission to sell WA as the ideal sea change
17 February 2023
Police and Defence Industry Minister Paul Papalia will lead a mission to the United Kingdom and Ireland later this month, selling the State's higher wages, lower cost of living, and surf and sunshine lifestyle to workers.
New firearms crackdown to bolster public safety
14 February 2023
Very high-powered firearms that are dangerous at significantly longer ranges and capable of piercing armour plating will be outlawed in Western Australia from 1 July 2023.
Western Australian defence researchers awarded a total of $127,500
09 February 2023
Eleven successful defence researchers have been awarded a total of $127,500 from the McGowan Government through the Defence Science Centre (DSC) Research Higher Degree Student Grants program.
Firearms Crackdown to Include Mandatory Mental Health Checks
05 February 2023
The McGowan Government will introduce mandatory mental health checks for Western Australian gun owners as part of its commitment to overhaul the State's outdated firearms laws and put community safety first.
Call to ‘start something’ with WA’s defence industry
23 January 2023
The McGowan Government has committed an additional $11 million over the next four years to ensure a pipeline of skilled professional and para-professional workers in the defence industry, building on previous investments to boost Western Australia's defence industry capabilities.