WA Police Minister Papalia resigns as $24m crime initiative fails to reduce
Western Australian Police Minister Paul Papalia resigned, leaving his key policies in limbo across the state's remote regions. Operation Regional Shield, a $24 million crime initiative launched in 2022, has not reduced Kimberley offences despite increased police deployments. Police union officials call it a "band-aid solution," questioning sustainability while corrections and youth detention systems remain in crisis.
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Published 19 Jul 2026, 01:59 UTC · Updated 19 Jul 2026, 02:10 UTC
Summary by OZbrief Editorial. Original report: ABC News – Australia. Editorial policy · Corrections
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