The WA premier is backing a federal government push for a national database of driver's licences and will discuss with the prime minister whether his state should extend the time a terror suspect can be held without charge.

The Commonwealth wants to expand its national database to include photos from driver's licences and other identification for its facial recognition system, and will discuss the issue at the Council of Australian Governments meeting on Thursday.

Prime Minister Malcolm Turnbull, AFP Commissioner Andrew Colvin and Justice Minister Michael Keenan said on Sunday that airport security had been stepped up. Credit:Sam Mooy

WA Premier Mark McGowan said his government supported initiatives being taken on a national level.

"We want to make that sure we protect West Australians and provide the best security measures for our police and security services to ensure that we prevent terrorism in our state," he told reporters in Canberra on Wednesday.