Media Releases

Regional recruitment to bolster WA Prison Officer numbers

28 March 2024

Educators from the Corrective Services Academy will hold Prison Officer training courses in country Western Australia, enabling local community members to start a new career without having to leave their hometown.

Former Deputy Police Commissioner to supervise gaming in WA

26 March 2024

The Cook Government has appointed accomplished former Deputy Police Commissioner Gary Dreibergs as the new Chair of the Gaming and Wagering Commission (GWC) for a three-year term.

WA Government welcomes ASC's appointment as AUKUS sovereign sustainment partner

22 March 2024

The WA Government welcomes the Australian Government's decision to appoint the ASC as the prime contractor responsible for the delivery of AUKUS submarine sustainment and maintenance services.

Wharf capacity increased for vessels at Henderson

21 March 2024

The completion of an $8.2 million Deck Infill upgrade project has increased the capacity of the Australian Marine Complex (AMC) in Henderson to service commercial and Defence vessels, including Anzac Class Frigates.

New community goes dry and three renew commitment

20 March 2024

An Aboriginal community in the Pilbara is the latest to ban alcohol and joins three North West communities renewing their commitment to being alcohol free.

Perpetrators now face jail time for removing monitoring devices

19 March 2024

Perpetrators who damage, remove or interfere with their GPS monitoring devices will face imprisonment of at least six months following the passage of tough new laws through State Parliament today.

AUKUS Chiefs of Navy to meet in Western Australia for Defence Conference

11 March 2024

Western Australia's growing defence importance has been made clear, with the Chiefs of Navy for the three AUKUS nations to attend the Indian Ocean Defence and Security conference in Perth.

New WA Police Force State Operations Command Centre now active

22 February 2024

Western Australia's new State Operations Command Centre has officially opened, providing enhanced management, tactical intelligence and technical capability to support frontline officers and agency staff throughout the State.

Cook Government's historic firearm laws enter WA Parliament

21 February 2024

The largest overhaul of firearms laws in Western Australia's history enters Parliament today following years of extensive consultation with licence holders, industry stakeholders and the broader public.

Firearm buyback to support historic Cook Government reform

14 February 2024

Western Australia's firearm buyback compensation scheme will commence on Wednesday, 21 February 2024 as the Cook Government introduces the toughest firearm laws in the country to the WA Parliament.