Media Releases
Women's prisons in Perth to go smoke-free
17 January 2024
All metropolitan women's prisons will become smoke-free under the next step in phasing out smoking across Western Australia's custodial facilities.
WA Government to make $200,000 'Defence Ready' investment
16 January 2024
The Cook Government has opened applications for the latest round of Defence Ready Initiative grants to support local businesses in their goal of becoming "Defence ready".
Violent offender ban keeps Perth's entertainment precincts safe
24 December 2023
Dozens of violent and anti-social offenders have been banned from entering five Protected Entertainment Precincts (PEPs) in the year since the Cook Government introduced tough new laws that have made Western Australia's most popular entertainment areas safer.
Cook Government invests $900,000 in defence research
23 December 2023
Defence Science Centre awards six grants totalling $900,000 to WA researchers
First squad of international police recruits join WA's frontline
22 December 2023
The first group of qualified international police officers has graduated from an intensive 13-week transitional training course.
Second world-class helicopter joins WA Police Air Wing fleet
14 December 2023
The Cook Government has delivered a second state-of-the-art five bladed Airbus H145 helicopter to the WA Police Force.
Cook Government signs deal with major UK defence company
13 December 2023
Western Australia's maritime defence industry has been bolstered by the State Government signing a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with a major United Kingdom Defence company.
Gaming and Wagering Commission Chair to depart
12 December 2023
The Government of Western Australia has announced Dr Michael Schaper has resigned as Chair of the Gaming and Wagering Commission (GWC).
Department of Justice Director General announces resignation
11 December 2023
Director General of the Department of Justice Dr Adam Tomison has submitted his resignation after seven years of service to the State.
Boost for frontline response to family and domestic violence
05 December 2023
Frontline responses to family and domestic violence in Western Australia have been boosted with 14 newly created roles across seven metropolitan and regional areas.