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Small businesses are generally seen as the engine room for growth, but they’re also the engine room for jobs.

Some Australians face a prolonged period of unemployment as a result of the COVID-19 pandemic, a Reserve Bank of Australia analysis has warned.

Thirteen WA-linked resources businesses were among Australia’s 25 top corporate taxpayers, paying $16 billion between them.

The state opposition has doubled down on its commitment to extend Roe Highway, throwing plans for a new, land-backed port in Kwinana into doubt.

The state government has welcomed Virgin Australia's move to lower regional airfares, which Premier Mark McGowan says will benefit residents in WA making last-minute bookings.

South Australians travelling to WA will be required to quarantine until at least Christmas Day with the state's premier refusing to budge on coronavirus rules.

Labor and unions have thrown down the gauntlet for an industrial relations showdown with the federal government over changes to enterprise bargaining.

Australia should consider the importance of US investment alongside trade with China when weighing its economic relationships, according to Washington's top diplomat in Canberra.

The powerful construction and maritime union could soon split from its manufacturing, mining and energy divisions under draft laws set to sail through federal parliament.

Google and Facebook face $10 million fines if they don't follow the rules of Australia's proposed media code to ensure they pay for news.

Australia is extending a ban on cruise ships by another three months, concerned the risk of coronavirus is still too high.

Few of us consider the privileges we enjoy as Australians and the cost to others of maintaining them.

Facebook and Google will be forced to negotiate with major Australian media organisations on how much they pay for news content on their platforms.

Sean L'Estrange has been elevated to the role of shadow treasurer, replacing Dean Nalder ahead of the state election.

Australia must look to Japan and Indonesia in order to manage its relationship with China, writes Ross Taylor.

The list of Australians stranded overseas has continued to grow, with 39,000 people now keen to return as coronavirus bites across swathes of the globe.

The Liberal Party WA should look to Canada if it wants to rebuild its standing, writes Mannkal Economic Education Foundation executive director Andrew Pickford.

Basil Zempilas has rejected claims the City of Perth has banned the Salvation Army from feeding the city's homeless population, arguing nothing could be further from the truth.

Wage theft will be made a federal criminal offence with beefed up civil penalties to crack down on bosses who underpay workers.

Western Australia will reopen its borders to NSW and Victoria tomorrow after the state government allayed concerns over a recent coronavirus case.

Newly elevated opposition leader Zak Kirkup has announced a promise to deliver payroll tax relief to up to 5,500 small businesses if elected.

Secession has again entered political discussion in WA, but how exactly would the state go about breaking away from the rest of Australia?

Western Australia’s population is set to grow by just 0.4 per cent in the current financial year, with COVID-19 reducing projected growth by 100,000 over the coming decade.

The global economy could be enjoying a burst of strong expansion within six months.

Australia's electronic surveillance laws are set for an overhaul after the Morrison government agreed to the recommendations of a landmark intelligence report.

University of Western Australia academic Matthew Tonts has been appointed chair of the Environmental Protection Authority.

Attorney-General Christian Porter is releasing a 1300-page report setting out improvements to Australia's intelligence and security laws.

Premier Mark McGowan has welcomed the latest NSW COVID-19 results but says a final call on when to reopen the border won't be made until Monday.

The state Liberals’ new leader is an unknown quantity to many voters, but he has youth on his side.

NSW residents may be locked out of Western Australia for longer, after a Sydney hotel quarantine worker was diagnosed with COVID-19 just days before the border is due to open.

Fewer than 150 people have been lured by cash payments of up to $6,000 to move to the regions and help with farm work.

Dean Nalder has today expressed disdain for the political aspects of his parliamentary career while making no apologies for his leadership ambitions.