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.