Media Releases

Perth hosts largest defence conference in WA history

24 July 2024

Perth has become the centre of the global security debate with some of the highest-ranking naval figures in the world attending the Indian Ocean Defence and Security (IODS) Conference and Exhibition, along with close to 3,000 attendees.

Government welcomes prestigious national biotech summit to WA

11 July 2024

The nation's leading Bioshares Biotech Summit kicks off in Fremantle tomorrow - the first time this major event has been held in Western Australia.

Broome Night Space helping community and youth stay safe

10 July 2024

Broome's new Immediate Response Night Space (IRNS) service - also known as Ngurra Buru - has created a safe service to help get young people off the streets and into care after hours.

New laws to protect retail workers and businesses from crime

02 July 2024

Significantly increased penalties now apply to violent attackers who target retail workers simply doing their job.

Aboriginal community in the Pilbara says yes to alcohol ban

28 June 2024

For the first time, the Aboriginal community of Strelley, in the Pilbara, has decided to ban alcohol to reduce harm to its residents and provide a place for healing.

Australia's toughest firearms laws pass WA Parliament

19 June 2024

The strictest gun laws in the nation have passed the Parliament of Western Australia, ensuring thousands of firearms are removed from the community.

Firearms Bill amendments in response to Floreat tragedy

11 June 2024

The Cook Labor Government will introduce further safety measures to their historic nation-leading firearms legislation in response to the horrific circumstances surrounding the Floreat murders of Jennifer and Gretl Petelczyc.

Prisoners enlisted to guide puppies in special training program

10 June 2024

Minimum security prisoners at Boronia Pre-release Centre for Women are raising puppies for Guide Dogs WA (GDWA) under a first of its kind partnership in Western Australia.

Gaming authorities raid an illegal high-stakes poker venue

07 June 2024

Gaming authorities and the WA Police Force have carried out a raid on a suspected illegal gaming house, shutting down a high-stakes poker event at an industrial premises in Wangara.

New home for Drug Detection Unit in milestone year

03 June 2024

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.