Media Releases

WA joins forces with one of the world's biggest defence companies

14 April 2025

The Cook Government has formed an alliance with a global defence juggernaut, in a milestone move that will boost Western Australia's defence industry and ensure Western Australia's economy remains the strongest in the nation.

WWII veteran and POW Arthur Leggett honoured with State Funeral

13 April 2025

The Western Australian public is invited to reflect on the extraordinary life of Arthur Leggett on Saturday May 10.

Major submarine conference set to surface in Perth

08 April 2025

The Submarine Institute of Australia (SIA) will head to Perth later this year to host its biennial conference, bringing together government and defence industry leaders from across the globe.

United States defence industry mission to diversify WA's economy

05 April 2025

Minister Paul Papalia has travelled to the United States to sell Western Australia's world-class defence industry as part of the State Government's Made in WA plan.

Western Australia's defence sector showcased on global stage

26 March 2025

Western Australia's defence sector has taken centre stage at Avalon 2025, the largest aerospace and defence expo in the Southern Hemisphere.

New careers resource to help veterans 'start something' in WA's defence industry

04 February 2025

The Cook Labor Government has today launched a new online resource to help defence veterans transition to careers in Western Australia's defence industry.

Increased penalties and fees to strengthen gambling laws in WA

04 February 2025

The Cook Government has increased enforcement powers and penalties to bolster the regulation of Western Australia's gambling industry through law reforms that have now passed Parliament.

New return to community service for Goldfields

03 February 2025

The Cook Labor Government has committed $830,000 for a new return to community service bus to be operated out of Kalgoorlie by Aboriginal Community Controlled Organisation Goldfields Indigenous Housing Organisation.

Cook Labor Government delivers lifeline for Kalgoorlie racing

30 January 2025

The Cook Labor Government will provide emergency funding to the Kalgoorlie-Boulder Racing Club (KBRC) to save the 2025 race season in the Goldfields.

Almost 52,000 guns removed in WA following historic firearm buyback

30 January 2025

Almost 52,000 guns have been surrendered to WA Police as part of the Cook Labor Government's historic firearm buyback.