❓ Terrorist attacks—Bondi Beach and Forrest Place 17. Hon Simon Ehrenfeld to the Leader of the House representing the Premier: I refer to the recent terrorist attacks at Bondi Beach and Forrest Place. T
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Terrorist attacks—Bondi Beach and Forrest Place
17. Hon Simon Ehrenfeld to the Leader of the House
representing the Premier:
I refer to the
recent terrorist attacks at Bondi Beach and Forrest Place. To the extent that
it can be disclosed, what whole-of-government, cross-departmental strategies
are being implemented to strengthen counterterrorism measures and public safety
across Western Australia?
17. Hon Simon Ehrenfeld to the Leader of the House
representing the Premier:
I refer to the
recent terrorist attacks at Bondi Beach and Forrest Place. To the extent that
it can be disclosed, what whole-of-government, cross-departmental strategies
are being implemented to strengthen counterterrorism measures and public safety
across Western Australia?
AnswerView source ↗
I thank the
honourable member for some notice of the question. The following answer is
provided on behalf of the Premier.
Fostering safe and
inclusive communities is a core Western Australian (WA) government priority;
this includes:
The remainder of the
answer is in tabular form, so I seek leave to have that incorporated into Hansard .
Leave granted for
the following material to be incorporated.
Building
resilience to violent extremism and preventing harm at the earliest opportunity
are crucial to ensuring Western Australians remain safe. WA's whole of
government effort in this space is underpinned by the WA Government
Countering Violent Extremism Strategy 2026-28. This strategy is led by the
Department of the Premier and Cabinet and supported by a multi-agency
Steering Committee. The strategy sets out a whole of government response to
preventing and countering violent extremism, addressing relevant social
impacts, and supporting disengagement from harmful extremist behaviour.
The WA
Government runs two Commonwealth-funded programs dedicated to countering
violent extremism: the Intervention and Support Program, led by the WA Police
Force; and CVE Services, led by the Department of Justice's Corrective
Services WA. Three-year funding for these programs totals $9.681 million.
The WA Police
Force leads on broader counter terrorism and public safety measures.
The WA
Government works with the Australian Government, states and territories on a
range of national counter terrorism plans and strategies through its
membership on the Australia New Zealand Counter Terrorism Committee. It also
works with a range of Australian Government agencies on matters regarding
social cohesion.
honourable member for some notice of the question. The following answer is
provided on behalf of the Premier.
Fostering safe and
inclusive communities is a core Western Australian (WA) government priority;
this includes:
The remainder of the
answer is in tabular form, so I seek leave to have that incorporated into Hansard .
Leave granted for
the following material to be incorporated.
Building
resilience to violent extremism and preventing harm at the earliest opportunity
are crucial to ensuring Western Australians remain safe. WA's whole of
government effort in this space is underpinned by the WA Government
Countering Violent Extremism Strategy 2026-28. This strategy is led by the
Department of the Premier and Cabinet and supported by a multi-agency
Steering Committee. The strategy sets out a whole of government response to
preventing and countering violent extremism, addressing relevant social
impacts, and supporting disengagement from harmful extremist behaviour.
The WA
Government runs two Commonwealth-funded programs dedicated to countering
violent extremism: the Intervention and Support Program, led by the WA Police
Force; and CVE Services, led by the Department of Justice's Corrective
Services WA. Three-year funding for these programs totals $9.681 million.
The WA Police
Force leads on broader counter terrorism and public safety measures.
The WA
Government works with the Australian Government, states and territories on a
range of national counter terrorism plans and strategies through its
membership on the Australia New Zealand Counter Terrorism Committee. It also
works with a range of Australian Government agencies on matters regarding
social cohesion.
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