Augusta Police Station is located at Lot 411, Hillview Road, Augusta WA 6290.
Contact Details
Phone: 08 9758 1575
Fax: 08 9758 1278
Do You Need a Lawyer?
If someone has been arrested or asked to attend Augusta Police Station, speaking with a criminal lawyer before engaging with police is the single most important step you can take to protect your position.
Augusta is a coastal town at the southern tip of Western Australia’s Capes region. Criminal and summary matters from Augusta are handled at the Busselton Magistrates Court. For those unfamiliar with how regional court circuits operate, this means your matter may not be called for some weeks after a charge is laid — but the work that shapes your defence begins at the police station, not on the day you first appear in court.
Tourism, Seasonal Workers and Criminal Charges
Augusta attracts a significant number of tourists and seasonal workers throughout the year. For visitors or those working in the area temporarily, a criminal charge carries consequences that extend well beyond the local court. A conviction can affect employment, visas, interstate travel, and professional licences. Understanding the full implications of a charge — and acting quickly to address them — is something a lawyer can assist with from the moment police make contact.
What Police Can and Cannot Do
Police at Augusta Police Station have the power to arrest, detain, search, and charge. What they cannot do is compel you to answer questions beyond confirming your identity. The right to silence is a fundamental legal protection, and it applies from the moment police first approach you — not just once you are formally under arrest. If you are being questioned, cautioned, or asked to participate in an interview, a lawyer should be contacted before you respond.
Bail Considerations
If someone is being held in custody at Augusta, proximity to Busselton means bail can generally be dealt with efficiently — but only if a lawyer is engaged promptly. Delays in seeking legal advice can mean an unnecessary night in custody while bail conditions that could have been negotiated remain unresolved.
Our criminal lawyers are available 24 hours a day, 7 days a week. Call 1300 331 331 for a free first consultation.