Media Releases

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.

Stronger on-water drug and alcohol laws set to take effect

03 December 2023

Skippers navigating dangerously, or under the influence of drugs or alcohol, face significantly higher penalties this summer following the successful passage of new laws through State Parliament.

Purpose built youth detention facility to replace Unit 18

30 November 2023

The Cook Labor Government will build a new high security, therapeutic youth detention facility to accommodate Western Australia's most challenging young offenders.

Harsher penalties for perpetrators who remove monitoring devices

30 November 2023

Perpetrators who remove their GPS monitoring devices will be sent to prison for a minimum of six months under tough new laws introduced into State Parliament.

Home Safe program extended to keep kids safe and off the streets

26 November 2023

A program keeping unaccompanied kids off the streets of Northbridge at night and diverting them away from the youth justice system has been extended for two more years by the Cook Government.