The Department of Justice's Drug Detection Unit (DDU) is marking 30 years of service dedicated to keeping illicit drugs out of prisons, with the establishment of a new headquarters.

Kylie Maj has been appointed as the next Director General of the Western Australian Department of Justice.

The Cook Government will introduce the toughest knife laws in the country, giving the WA Police Force greater powers to locate knives and other concealed weapons better protecting the Western Australian community.

Applications are now open for pubs and bars in Western Australian to stay open longer and serve liquor while showing televised matches of the upcoming UEFA EURO 2024 Championship.

The Cook Labor Government's $64.3 million voluntary firearm buyback scheme has reached a significant milestone, with more than 10,000 firearms removed from the Western Australian community.

A new war memorial in Kings Park, dedicated to the remembrance of the Battle of Crete, has been unveiled by the Premier, Ambassador for the Hellenic Republic of Greece to Australia and Battle of Crete Memorial Committee of WA.

The Cook Labor Government continues to strengthen support for safer and stronger communities throughout Western Australia, with a significant new investment in the 2024-25 State Budget.

Tough new laws targeting violent offenders who assault retail workers have passed through State Parliament.

The Cook Government will invest $3 million to elevate the appeal of Burswood Park reserve and attract more visitors to the precinct.

The Cook Government has launched a new website to encourage Western Australians to explore and navigate employment and career pathways in our State's growing defence industry workforce.