Media Releases

Cook Government funds $2 million FDV training for justice sector

30 January 2025

The Cook Government has announced a $2 million specialised training initiative that will help over 5,000 frontline professionals in the justice system better identify and respond to family and domestic violence.

New Defence and Defence Industry Strategy to drive local jobs

29 January 2025

The Cook Labor Government has released its ambitious Defence and Defence Industry Strategy 2025 to drive local jobs in Western Australia.

New initiative to divert children away from criminal justice system

17 January 2025

A new initiative aimed at diverting vulnerable young children from entering and becoming entrenched in the criminal justice system will be trialled in Perth and Geraldton.

Northern suburbs night spots protected by extended PEP

17 January 2025

A planned extension of the Hillarys PEP will increase the safety of locals and visitors to the boat harbour and surrounding areas.

WA prison officers accept Cook Government pay offer

06 January 2025

The Cook Labor Government has welcomed the decision by the WA Prison Officers Union to accept terms for a replacement industrial agreement.

Tough laws that ensure GPS tracking of FDV thugs now in force

18 December 2024

Tough new laws that ensure perpetrators of family and domestic violence are electronically monitored are now in force.

Newman Detectives lay down the law across Pilbara

18 December 2024

Crime in Newman has dramatically decreased over the previous two financial years, bolstered by the establishment of Newman Detectives for the first time in history.

Nation's toughest knife laws to come into effect ahead of weekend

18 December 2024

The Cook Government's tough new knife laws will come into effect on Friday, boosting community safety by providing Western Australian Police with additional powers to scan anyone for concealed weapons without a warrant.

Christmas crime crackdown as camera trial kicks off

The Cook Government has announced $2.86 million to ramp up patrols at busy shopping precincts across Perth over the festive season as part of an operation code-named Heat Shield.

$35 million investment bolstering WA's defence industry workforce

16 December 2024

More than 1,000 Western Australians have so far benefited from training opportunities and financial assistance to 'start something' and embark on a rewarding career in WA's defence industry, according to a new State Government report released today.