Media Releases

Public safety enhanced under historic firearm reform

17 October 2023

Western Australia's new written authority provisions will improve public safety, reduce unnecessary firearm ownership, and give control back to landowners and leaseholders.

Historic reform to deliver toughest firearms laws in the nation

16 October 2023

The number of guns an individual can own is set to be restricted, as part of the Cook Labor Government's historic firearm reform that enhances community safety.

Police bolstered by new armoured vehicles and specialised vessels

06 October 2023

The Cook Government has ramped up efforts to equip the WA Police Force with world-class state-of-the-art assets to better protect officers and the public.

Satellite technology to help police solve crimes quicker

26 September 2023

The Western Australian Police Force is set to become the first law enforcement agency in the world to integrate low Earth orbit (LEO) satellite technology with its current communication network, giving officers high-speed internet anywhere in WA.

First squad of international recruits joins the WA Police Force

25 September 2023

The first cohort of experienced international police recruits has been sworn into the Western Australia Police Force following a major WA Government led employment campaign.

Important steps to bolster family and domestic violence response

12 September 2023

The Cook Government has announced a special taskforce to help guide the next phase of the State's efforts to address family and domestic violence (FDV), building on the Government's ongoing work and more than $200 million of investment.

UK mission to showcase WA defence businesses

11 September 2023

Eight industry leading Western Australian businesses are set to showcase their products on the world stage during the Defence and Security Equipment International (DSEI) exposition this week.

Indian Ocean Defence and Security Conference returns to WA

25 August 2023

Western Australia is set to take centre stage at the Indian Ocean Defence and Security Conference (IODSC) next year.

Refurbished State Mortuary to provide families with answers

23 August 2023

The Cook Government's $8.7 million upgrade of the State Mortuary is complete, with Health Minister Amber-Jade Sanderson today joining PathWest to officially open the redeveloped facility.

High-tech help improves safety in Mandurah and Dawesville

22 August 2023

A series of covert and automatic number plate recognition (ANPR) cameras are operating in the Mandurah and Dawesville electorates, helping officers crackdown on hoons and other unlawful activity.