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GOVERNMENT OPERATIONS IN WA

A searchable guide to publicly announced operations, investigations, inspections and inquiries affecting Western Australia.

Last reviewed: 27 September 2026 · Independent public records guide

Find out who is responsible, what an activity covers and what its latest public record says. Explore state, Commonwealth, local and joint agency activity. About this register

Announced programmes, ongoing work and planned activity. Inclusion does not mean fieldwork is taking place at every location today.

26 records shown · Current and planned

Policing and public safety

Operation Dumfries

Prosecution continuing

WA Joint Counter Terrorism Team investigation into the alleged explosive device incident at Perth’s 26 January 2026 Invasion Day rally.

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Agency / partners
WA Joint Counter Terrorism Team
Activity type
Named operation
Public record dates
Case update: 16 September 2026
Next listed event
11 November 2026: committal mention (subject to change)
Last reviewed
27 September 2026

Prosecution current, confirmed 16 September 2026. CDPP lists the next committal mention for 11 November 2026 in Stirling Gardens Magistrates Court. Charges remain allegations. A pending prosecution does not establish the extent of ongoing investigative work. CDPP case page.

Reference GOR-003
Policing and public safety

Operation Regional Shield

Continuing funding

Provide extra police resources to regional communities to address crime and antisocial behaviour, including youth crime.

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Agency / partners
WA Police
Activity type
Named operation
WA location / remit
WA Police; deployments have covered 20 locations across the Kimberley, Pilbara, Mid West, Gascoyne, Wheatbelt and Goldfields, Esperance districts. This describes the programme’s reach, not simultaneous deployments everywhere.
Public record dates
12 May 2026
Last reviewed
27 September 2026

Continuing funding confirmed. Created in 2022. The government announced $24.2 million for a further two years on 12 May 2026. Resources rotate to support local policing and targeted enforcement.

Reference GOR-029
Policing and public safety

NightSafe

Recurring activity

Prevent and respond to violence and disorder in Perth’s nightlife precincts, with visible policing and coordination with local support services.

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Agency / partners
WA Police
Activity type
Named operation
WA location / remit
WA Police, Perth CBD and Northbridge.
Public record dates
13 August 2026
Last reviewed
27 September 2026

Recurring deployment recently confirmed. The official WA Police podcast discussed NightSafe on 13 August 2026, including an interview with Perth District Superintendent Amber Harvey. This supports a recurring policing activity; it is not a guarantee of any particular future deployment.

Reference GOR-030
Policing and public safety

Overt Live Facial Recognition trial, related initiative

Current trial

Trial facial recognition technology to assist police identification and intervention, including outstanding warrants and offender management activity.

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Agency / partners
WA Police
Activity type
Technology trial
WA location / remit
WA Police Innovation Division and policing districts; metropolitan and regional locations.
Public record dates
22 September 2026
Last reviewed
27 September 2026

Current trial with a September update. Launched on 22 June 2026. Police’s 22 September update reported 77 deployments across 36 locations and 79 arrests. This is a technology trial, not a separately named criminal investigation. An arrest or registered offender interaction should not be presented as a new conviction.

Reference GOR-032
Borders and maritime

Operation Resolute

Standing operation

Protect borders and offshore maritime interests.

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Agency / partners
Defence contribution to Maritime Border Command
Activity type
Standing operation
WA location / remit
Australian maritime approaches including north west WA
Public record dates
Current official page checked 27 September 2026
Last reviewed
27 September 2026

Public mission scope includes north west approaches; no future asset positions or schedules are included.

Reference GOR-036
Employment and workplace safety

Hair and beauty inspections 2026

Current campaign

Check wages, entitlements and employment records in salons and hairdressers/barbers.

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Agency / partners
Private Sector Labour Relations
Activity type
Targeted compliance campaign
WA location / remit
Perth metropolitan businesses in state IR system
Public record dates
September 2026 commencement
Last reviewed
27 September 2026

Does not cover every employer under the separate federal workplace system.

Reference GOR-037
Employment and workplace safety

Café and restaurant inspections 2026/27

Current programme

Check wages, entitlements and records.

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Agency / partners
Private Sector Labour Relations
Activity type
Targeted compliance campaign
WA location / remit
WA businesses in state IR system
Public record dates
2026/27 financial year
Last reviewed
27 September 2026

Announced continuation across the financial year; site level schedule not published here.

Reference GOR-038
Health and product safety

Perth Royal Show product safety inspections

2026 campaign announced

Check toys, prizes and novelty goods against mandatory safety standards.

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Agency / partners
Consumer Protection
Activity type
Targeted inspection campaign
WA location / remit
Perth Royal Show
Public record dates
24 September 2026
Last reviewed
27 September 2026

Prior year non compliance figures are not 2026 findings.

Reference GOR-043
Biosecurity and environment

Queensland fruit fly response

Listed active

Respond to Qfly detection and protect horticulture.

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Agency / partners
DPIRD
Activity type
Biosecurity response
WA location / remit
Como and South Perth
Public record dates
Alert updated 21 April 2026; checked 27 September
Last reviewed
27 September 2026

Active label from DPIRD alert centre; source page details quarantine response.

Reference GOR-044
Biosecurity and environment

H5 bird flu response

Listed active

Surveillance and response to confirmed H5 detections.

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Agency / partners
DPIRD and response partners
Activity type
Biosecurity response
WA location / remit
WA wild migratory seabirds
Public record dates
4 September 2026 alert update
Last reviewed
27 September 2026

No claim about public health risk or disease subtype beyond the published alert.

Reference GOR-045
Biosecurity and environment

Red Dwarf honey bee response

Listed active; dated detail older

Locate and eradicate the exotic pest.

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Agency / partners
DPIRD
Activity type
Biosecurity response
WA location / remit
Burrup Peninsula near Karratha
Public record dates
10 July 2025 alert update; checked 27 September 2026
Last reviewed
27 September 2026

Current alert page lists active; no fresh September field outcome located.

Reference GOR-046
Biosecurity and environment

Polyphagous shot hole borer response

Transition to management

Manage the invasive beetle and reduce damage.

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Agency / partners
DPIRD with local government and national partners
Activity type
Biosecurity management programme
WA location / remit
Perth metropolitan area / WA plant health
Public record dates
2026 activity referenced; checked 27 September
Last reviewed
27 September 2026

Eradication was judged no longer technically feasible. Do not describe this as an ongoing eradication campaign.

Reference GOR-048
Biosecurity and environment

Abrolhos island mouse eradication

Treatment completed; monitoring

Remove invasive mice to protect breeding seabirds.

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Agency / partners
DBCA; Commonwealth funding
Activity type
Conservation operation
WA location / remit
Beacon and Gun islands
Public record dates
18 September 2026 report; May treatment
Last reviewed
27 September 2026

Early monitoring is not final proof of eradication.

Reference GOR-049
Biosecurity and environment

Adele Island rat eradication planning

Planning announced

Plan removal of invasive Pacific rats.

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Agency / partners
DBCA and project partners; Commonwealth funding
Activity type
Planned conservation operation
WA location / remit
Adele Island, Kimberley
Public record dates
18 September 2026
Last reviewed
27 September 2026

Do not imply treatment has already occurred.

Reference GOR-050
Biosecurity and environment

Alcoa assurance programme

Programme described as operating

Monitor compliance with exemption order conditions and environmental risks.

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Agency / partners
DWER
Activity type
Targeted assurance programme
WA location / remit
Darling Range bauxite proposals
Public record dates
Official page checked 27 September 2026
Last reviewed
27 September 2026

Monitoring does not itself establish a breach.

Reference GOR-052
Building and consumer regulation

Building services proactive audits 2026/27

Current year programme

Audit work and conduct of builders, surveyors and engineers, including high risk structural and fire safety designs.

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Agency / partners
Building and Energy
Activity type
Targeted audit programme
WA location / remit
WA registered building service providers
Public record dates
2026/27 priorities; index updated 21 July 2026
Last reviewed
27 September 2026

Published intentions are not completed inspection results.

Reference GOR-054
Local enforcement

Operation Hidden Lens

First phase completed; ongoing activity described

Identify and enforce against illegal dumping.

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Agency / partners
City of Rockingham
Activity type
Named operation
WA location / remit
Rockingham City land
Public record dates
17 September 2026
Last reviewed
27 September 2026

Reported enforcement includes a pending prosecution; no assumption of conviction.

Reference GOR-055
Emergency management

State Bushfire Mitigation field programme

Current multi year rollout

On ground bushfire mitigation, with support for councils and other agencies.

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Agency / partners
DFES with local government partners
Activity type
Risk reduction programme
WA location / remit
WA Crown land within DFES responsibility
Public record dates
15 September 2026
Last reviewed
27 September 2026

Not a live emergency or guarantee that every location has been treated.

Reference GOR-057
Integrity and assurance

City of Perth Inspector’s Inquiry

Inquiry commenced

Examine council governance following a monitoring assignment.

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Agency / partners
Local Government Inspector
Activity type
Statutory inquiry
WA location / remit
City of Perth governance
Public record dates
21 September 2026 start
Last reviewed
27 September 2026

City says three month inquiry and public report expected early 2027. Findings must not be prejudged.

Reference GOR-059
Integrity and assurance

Local government Working with Children checks

Listed in progress

Assess council compliance with screening obligations.

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Agency / partners
Office of the Auditor General
Activity type
Performance / systems audit
WA location / remit
WA entities within stated audit scope
Public record dates
Official list checked 27 September 2026
Last reviewed
27 September 2026

Audit underway; no adverse finding implied.

Reference GOR-060
Integrity and assurance

Sexual assault forensic medical examinations

Listed in progress

Assess access and forensic sample management in WA Health.

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Agency / partners
Office of the Auditor General
Activity type
Performance / systems audit
WA location / remit
WA entities within stated audit scope
Public record dates
Official list checked 27 September 2026
Last reviewed
27 September 2026

Audit underway; no adverse finding implied.

Reference GOR-061
Integrity and assurance

Environmental offsets

Listed in progress

Assess implementation and intended environmental outcomes.

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Agency / partners
Office of the Auditor General
Activity type
Performance / systems audit
WA location / remit
WA entities within stated audit scope
Public record dates
Official list checked 27 September 2026
Last reviewed
27 September 2026

Audit underway; no adverse finding implied.

Reference GOR-062
Integrity and assurance

Election management system

Listed in progress

Assess confidentiality, integrity and availability.

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Agency / partners
Office of the Auditor General
Activity type
Performance / systems audit
WA location / remit
WA entities within stated audit scope
Public record dates
Official list checked 27 September 2026
Last reviewed
27 September 2026

Audit underway; no adverse finding implied.

Reference GOR-063
Integrity and assurance

Injured public sector workers

Listed in progress

Assess support and return to work management.

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Agency / partners
Office of the Auditor General
Activity type
Performance / systems audit
WA location / remit
WA entities within stated audit scope
Public record dates
Official list checked 27 September 2026
Last reviewed
27 September 2026

Audit underway; no adverse finding implied.

Reference GOR-064
Integrity and assurance

Unplanned train disruptions

Listed in progress

Assess PTA management and learning.

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Agency / partners
Office of the Auditor General
Activity type
Performance / systems audit
WA location / remit
WA entities within stated audit scope
Public record dates
Official list checked 27 September 2026
Last reviewed
27 September 2026

Audit underway; no adverse finding implied.

Reference GOR-065
Integrity and assurance

PCH emergency department nurse ratios

Listed in progress

Assess implementation and evaluation of the pilot.

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Agency / partners
Office of the Auditor General
Activity type
Performance / systems audit
WA location / remit
WA entities within stated audit scope
Public record dates
Official list checked 27 September 2026
Last reviewed
27 September 2026

Audit underway; no adverse finding implied.

Reference GOR-066

About this register

WA in Focus brings together public information from government announcements, agency registers, parliamentary records, annual reports and selected news reports. Each entry links to its evidence. Descriptive titles are used where no official operation name is published.

This is an independent, selectively researched directory. It is not an official government register, a complete list of every agency's activity or a live emergency service. Coverage is expanding; an agency's absence does not mean it has no operations.

Understanding status: current programmes may include planned work. A completed phase may have continuing court proceedings or monitoring. “Status unconfirmed” means available evidence does not establish whether the activity continues. National coverage does not prove a WA deployment. An audit or inquiry does not establish wrongdoing, and unresolved charges remain allegations.

Source dates and review dates are different. Information does not automatically update, and court dates can change. Consult the linked agency for its latest statement. Historical records are retained in the archive.

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