- $1.15 million to help WA small businesses purchase and install new CCTV systems
- Rebate available for half the cost of CCTV purchase and installation, up to $2,000 per commercial enterprise
- Program will improve physical security for staff, deter property crime, and protect daily operations for small businesses across WA
- Cook Labor Government committed to diversifying economy and supporting small businesses
The Cook Labor Government is helping to strengthen security for Western Australian small businesses with a new CCTV security rebate announced today.
The WA Small Business Resilience Program - CCTV Rebate will provide matched funding of up to $2,000 per property, to help eligible businesses purchase and install new or upgraded CCTV systems to protect their premises.
The program aims to empower small businesses to take a proactive approach to crime prevention, and in doing so, help deter crimes including theft, vandalism, break-ins, and staff assaults.
All new security systems will be added to the WA Police's Cam-Map WA database of registered CCTV systems across Western Australia to support increased public and business safety.
Applications for the WA Small Business Resilience Program - CCTV Rebate will open on Monday, 19 October. For more information, visit www.smallbusiness.wa.gov.au/CCTV
As stated by Small Business Minister Jackie Jarvis:
"Crime and antisocial behaviour can have a significant impact on local businesses, not only on their bottom line, but on owner and staff wellbeing.
"We're helping WA small businesses invest in better security and create safer workplaces for their staff and customers.
"I encourage any WA small retail business, whether city-based or in our regional communities, to apply for the CCTV rebate via the SBDC website."
As stated by Kalgoorlie MLA Ali Kent:
"I am delighted to support this program and know from speaking with my community this will make a real difference to helping deter retail crime and create safer workplaces in Kalgoorlie."
