Media Releases

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.

New Department of Justice Director General announced

28 May 2024

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

'Anywhere, anytime' knife scan laws to protect community

23 May 2024

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.

Longer trading hours for fans to enjoy football championship

15 May 2024

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.

Major milestone for voluntary firearm buyback scheme

13 May 2024

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.

Battle of Crete commemorated with memorial unveiling

11 May 2024

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.

Cook Labor Government invests in safer and stronger communities

09 May 2024

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.