Government

Business groups welcome new prospects for a corporate tax cut after this year's false promise, but they fear it could come at a painful cost in other areas.

The Western Australian Greens have chosen a small business owner in Broome to battle for a seat brimming with hot issues in the next state election.

The latest job figures show Australia's economy is more resilient than expected, the federal government says.

Hancock Prospecting's chief development officer, John Klepec, has hit out at the federal government's treatment of business in Australia while accepting the top award at Diggers and Dealers on beha

Prime Minister Julia Gillard has stolen words out of the Queensland Premier's mouth and then blamed him for electricity price hikes, Premier Colin Barnett says.

A mortgage broker believes the Olympic Games has probably done more to boost consumer confidence than central bank interest rate decisions.

Traditional owners in favour of Woodside Petroleum's Browse gas hub say a $1.5 billion compensation deal will save lives and that they don't want former Greens leader Bob Brown speaking for them.

Forrestfield-based Quality Builders has won a $4.6 million contract with the Department of Education after under-cutting competition by almost $2 million.

Australian business confidence has posted a turnaround, with expectations reaching levels not seen for 10 years, according to a private study.

Opposition Leader Tony Abbott says the federal government is waging a "jihad" against outspoken mining magnates and is trying to muzzle its critics in the media.

The state government has reappointed Carlson Wagonlit Travel to manage WA politicians’ travel arrangements for the next three years.

Interest rate cuts in recent months have failed to lift sentiment in the business sector, with a new survey showing conditions went backwards in the second quarter.

Job advertisements have recorded a fourth consecutive month of falls, as the Australian job market appears to be softening.

The federal opposition insists it is not against foreign investment, despite proposing a plan to toughen rules for international investors looking to buy Australian agricultural land.

Labor leader Mark McGowan won't be asking Prime Minister Julia Gillard to be at his side during the next state election.

Lawyer Simon Creek has put his hat in the ring to replace former state Treasurer Christian Porter as the member for Bateman.

Fair Work Australia could be given greater powers to resolve mining industry pay disputes, and improve flexibility for carers, under changes proposed in a review of the Fair Work Act. 

It was a canal too far that lost him a state election.But Premier Colin Barnett hasn't given up on his much-derided ambition for a 3,700km waterway from the Kimberley to Perth.

Western Australia’s financial executives appear to be more confident than others of business improving over the next 12 months.

The government has ruled out basing a United States Navy carrier battle group in Western Australia.

Wayne Swan has every right to attack rich mining magnates for acting in their own interests, Australian Workers Union national secretary Paul Howes says.

The City of Cockburn has been rated the state’s most sustainable local government area.

Talk of a two speed economy in Australia is damaging, says National Australia Bank CEO Cameron Clyne.

The debate over the proposed James Price Point gas hub looks set to dominate the battle for the seat of Kimberley in next years election.

A fall in the annual rate of price inflation to a 13-year low surprised many Australians worried about cost of living pressures.

West Australian Premier Colin Barnett has accused Julia Gillard of being inflexible in talks with states and territories over the National Disability Insurance Scheme.

 Proposed amendments to the living away from home allowance (LAFHA) will affect more than a "narrow group of people" as described by Treasurer Wayne Swan, a federal parliamentary hearing has b

The West Australian premier's call for GST distribution reform is very reasonable but any change needs to benefit the whole nation, opposition treasury spokesman Joe Hockey says.

Prime Minister Julia Gillard has taken aim at Liberal state premiers over their refusal to sign up to plans for a national disability insurance scheme.

Australia has posted its lowest annual inflation rate since 1999, leaving the door open for more interest rate cuts by the central bank.

Premier Colin Barnett has proposed the bulk of GST revenue should be distributed on a per capita basis, with the remainder distributed to the states based on need.