Summary
- The Cook Labor government in Western Australia has allocated a multibillion-dollar funding scheme to enhance safety and security in the state.
- A significant portion of the funding, $96.4 million, will be used to expand family and domestic violence response team operations and establish a dedicated organization to address family and domestic violence.
- Other allocations include funding for programs supporting young people leaving out-of-home care, boosting police operations, offender rehabilitation, state infrastructure improvement, and legal system enhancements.
- The state plans to contribute around $1.3 billion to the National Disability Insurance Scheme in 2024-25, along with funding for state-run disability services and programs to support seniors.
