Opinion

There is no law against providing lousy financial advice, but there ought to be, and the first person investigated should be the man in charge of Australia’s finances, Wayne Swan.

If the premier has trouble keeping his staffers on the right track ... maybe he has too many of them.

The state government has been stymied in its efforts to amalgamate councils.

The emerging pattern of parsimony should, over time, filter down through all levels of the corporate world.

The RBA has an enviable track record but has left many observers perplexed by its latest interest rate decision.

Positive signs, however small, are emerging from Europe and the US, while China goes through growing pains.

The future of the Liberal Party could be on the line at next year’s election.

Why are you fighting with procurement and purchasing?

It’s a long walk from Perth to Paris, but Australia took two more steps on the road to Europe last week thanks to politicians playing personal popularity games.

New Labor leader Mark McGowan wants to paint the government as being out of touch with the electorate.

The politics of envy have reappeared in the US, and could make their way here.

Making the right call on the world economy could make, or lose, businesses a lot of money.

Mark McGowan made a genuinely intriguing comment last week when he criticised the premier for being a “1970s interventionist”.

A focus on the environment and industry policy were two issues driving the new Labor leader when he entered politics.

Don’t hold your breath waiting for Kevin Rudd to make a comeback.

Jeff Gitomer says airlines need to smarten up their customer service.

There is a long-running debate regarding the merits of having a business plan.

New state Labor leader Mark McGowan has his work cut out to win next year’s election.

What real difference will recognising Aboriginal people in the constitution make on a practical level?

Recent warning about slowed global growth should be heeded, and risk avoided in 2012.

A strong opposition is one of the key ingredients in making a good government, no matter who is in power.

The eurozone’s financial mess will surely force leaders to acknowledge the errors of past practices.

The Labor Party just ain’t what it used to be.

I am sick of goals and goal experts.

Next time your favourite sports team is just losing at halftime, feel relieved.

Everyone loves a bargain. But, there comes a time when cheap is too cheap, as the world is discovering with falling prices destabilising industries, and entire economies.

A fresh coat of paint won’t cut it with the voters ... Labor needs to reconnect with the public on policy issues.

The federal government’s preference for the big end of town comes at the expense of small business operators.

Perth’s quest to be considered a serious international city has been boosted by a recent report.

Listed companies publish lots of information on their remuneration practices; this year, the quality might start to match the quantity.

Planning for Australia’s future energy security needs is being mismanaged by Canberra boffins.

Many companies are considering training programs for the new year; new budgets, new needs, new opportunities.