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WA to ban character references for all criminal cases

Another state will ban the use of good character references at sentencing after three government employees gave references to a workmate jailed for rape.

AAP · Aug 25

‘Deliberate lie’: education lobby group says ‘landmark’ school agreement falls short of 100% funding

Federal and WA state governments’ public school funding deal dismissed as ‘not good enough’ by Australian Education Union

The Guardian - AU · Feb 1, 2024

Divisive, confusing and stressful: Western Australia’s Aboriginal cultural heritage laws in a mess

Indigenous leaders say WA premier Roger Cook’s decision to repeal heritage law ‘among the worst decisions for Aboriginal cultural heritage’ the country has seen

The Guardian - AU · Aug 13, 2023

Critics question success of WA's independent public school program amid workload claims

Some parents and teachers in WA are questioning the independent public schools program, in the wake of a damning Productivity Commission report on Australia's education strategy.

ABC News · Jan 26, 2023

Mark McGowan set to reshuffle WA cabinet but John Quigley dismisses 'nonsense' about future

The departure of one of WA's longest-serving parliamentarians has guaranteed an impending reshuffle of the McGowan government's cabinet, with the opposition saying John Quigley should be replaced as attorney-general.

ABC News · Dec 2, 2022

Protected Entertainment Precincts to be in place within weeks in five areas including Northbridge

Controversial new laws banning violent offenders from entertainment precincts are set to be in place by the end of the year, but the WA government says associated police guidelines will not be made public.

ABC News · Nov 30, 2022

WA appoints monitor for Perth casino

Western Australia has appointed a police assistant commissioner to oversee Perth's casino operations as Crown Resorts cleans up its act.

AAP · Oct 12, 2022

Concerns raised over West Australian nightspot ban proposal amid 'little evidence' move reduces violence

A proposal to give West Australian police the power to ban people from entertainment precincts sparks concerns over whether the "populist" move is being pursued without enough evidence to show it will reduce violence.

ABC News · Sep 29, 2022

WA's banned drinkers register to be overhauled as figures reveal less than 200 people on list

A drug and alcohol service in WA's north says the government's focus on punitive restrictions will do little to reduce excessive drinking in remote corners of the state.

ABC News · Sep 29, 2022

WA plans hardline banned drinkers register

The West Australian government plans to tighten the rules for a banned drinkers register in the north and make it mandatory for liquor retailers to check ID.

AAP · Sep 29, 2022