WA public school lockdowns triggered by violent threats soar by 130 per cent to record high
2 sources·Updated August 16, 2026
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- ABC Just In AU·2h agoViolent threats surge in WA schools, forcing more lock downs, report shows
Public schools were forced into lockdown 1,300 times last year, according to figures tabled in Parliament this week, and most of those were triggered by violent threats made against students or staff.
Read at ABC Just In AU → - The West Australian·12h agoWA public school lockdowns triggered by violent threats soar by 130 per cent to record high
WA public schools are locking students inside their classrooms to protect them from harm at record rates.
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