Premier Mark McGowan and Mandurah MP David Templeman have reiterated that a new women's refuge centre will be established in the Peel region, with an announcement to be made in the "not too distant future."
The state government committed to a second refuge facility in the Peel region ahead of the 2017 election, with plans currently in place for it to be established.
The Mandurah Mail reported in September 2018 that about 140 people had been turned away from Pat Thomas House, the only refuge in the region, over a six-month period.
WA Police statistics also show domestic violence in the Peel region has increased significantly over the last decade.
With a growing call for news on a second refuge, Mr McGowan reiterated that the government was committed to establishing the facility.
"We need to provide for women and children in that situation and the Peel area is growing - that's why we made the commitment," he said.
"It is very positive. I look forward to building the refuge in conjunction with the wider community."
Mr Templeman said the government had recognised the need for a new refuge to be established.
"The unfortunate statistic from around Australia is that domestic violence continues to be a challenge for communities and this region has had a significant reporting of domestic violence," he said.
"I was very pleased that there were commitments to two new refuges - one in Peel. (Family and Domestic Violence) Minister (Simone) McGurk was here last Wednesday talking to the sector.
"This new refuge will look at little bit different to the models of the past and the development of that proposal is ongoing. There will be an announcement in the not too distant future about the commitment being delivered.
"Again, it will be underpinned by the changes we made in relation to how the police and those working in the domestic violence sector work closely together - those changes are bearing great fruit."
The news comes on the back of tougher tenancy laws passed through the state parliament, which offer better protection to people experiencing family and domestic violence.
Amendments to the Residential Tenancies Legislation Amendment (Family Violence) Bill are aimed at giving the victim better choices, including whether to stay in the tenancy or move to safer accommodation.
“These provisions will give survivors of family and domestic violence the ability to terminate their tenancy agreement in just seven days, one of the fastest turnarounds in Australia," Ms McGurk said.
“Survivors will also be able to make security modifications to a rental property to make their homes safer.
“This Government is committed to supporting survivors of family and domestic violence. These changes to our tenancy laws are about making sure women and children are safe and secure.”
