Opinion

The Barnett government’s decision not to attend a recent trade showcase in the US sends the wrong message.

Despite the strong profits miners are expected to announce this month, rising costs and tax imposts are major concerns.

The creation of wealth brings its own set of challenges, not least of which is determining the right investment strategy.

Dairy farmers are getting battered by the retail giants, yet consumers are complaining the loudest.

The federal government’s planned flood levy has attracted vigorous debate, but a larger issue is the setting of spending and infrastructure priorities.

Profits tax debate has an echo of past policy.

Canberra’s response to the Queensland flood crisis is a huge political test, and will have a major influence on the national economy.

WA needs a plentiful supply of affordable coal-derived liquid fuels to secure its future energy requirements.

The manoeuvring is well under way as both state political parties evaluate their future leadership teams.

An insider-trading scandal in the US could have echoes here.

The federal government’s populist approach to executive remuneration will further complicate the issue for all concerned.

Africa is looming larger on the radar for Australian miners as a combination of factors entices investment there.

Christian Porter spelt out five ideas that form the core of his worldview in his maiden speech.

Eric Ripper's gilding the lily a bit when he spruiks Labor's record on tax reform

Good and bad leadership has been displayed on both sides of the country this month.

Very little of what’s been released by WikiLeaks is ground-breaking, so what’s all the fuss about?

Despite seeing off Ben Wyatt’s ‘challenge’ for the top job, WA Labor leader Eric Ripper still has plenty to do if he wants to lead the party to the next election.

Every era has buildings that come to define the period.

If Eric Ripper were to be replaced as Labor leader, would he stick around in parliament?

Ben Wyatt’s short-lived challenge for leadership of the Labor Party has highlighted the influence of the key powerbrokers, namely unions on both the right and left.

‘Green’, not greed, may be good, but investors will need to be patient if they want a decent return.

Aspiring Labor Party leader Ben Wyatt mapped out his political priorities in his maiden speech.

The argument over online retail and GST comes down to one’s interpretation of a ‘level playing field’.

Government interference in the taxi industry doesn’t seem to be helping things.

After two years in power and a major ministerial reshuffle, it’s time for Colin Barnett’s government to deliver.

Warnings on the negative effects of ever-increasing taxation have been ignored by our nation’s politicians.

Labor’s hoping to open a few cracks in the government’s defences and zero in on problem areas for the premier and his team.

Politics and business are closely linked, but sometimes the connection can get too close for comfort.

Australia and China are developing investment opportunities in Africa.

Colin Barnett is still annoyed at his most recent COAG meeting experience, and will be hoping for a change in tone when the council next meets.

The government’s ‘fifth pillar’ policy may be sowing the seeds of disaster.

The liability burden imposed on directors is hurting investment and jobs.