❓ A WA parliamentary question addresses recent terrorist attacks at Bondi Beach and Forrest Place, seeking information on government strategies to strengthen counterterrorism measures and public safety. The answer outlines existing strategies and inter-agency collaboration.

Terrorist attacks—Bondi Beach and Forrest Place17.Hon Simon Ehrenfeldto theLeader 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?

Hon Stephen Dawson replied: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 intoHansard.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. Terrorist attacks—Bondi Beach and Forrest Place