Opinion

Are we somehow fearful of the freedoms we have inherited during the past 50 years?

The state government is putting ideology ahead of practicality in its industrial relations policies.

Before moving to recognise Aborigines in Australia’s Constitution it’s important to prove who the ‘first Australians’ were.

Some of the arguments against a coal mine near Margaret River ignore the reality of development in the area.

Governments have been grappling this month with the challenges arising from Australia’s prosperity.

Labor and the Greens have moved quickly to impose an ideological agenda on universities.

Colin Barnett may have some surprise fellow travellers at the next COAG meeting.

The GFC has changed the game, and it’s time some of our wealthiest individuals wised up.

The dust is still settling on the issue of executive remuneration after the post-GFC outpouring of shareholder anger.

With Australia’s terms of trade at unparalleled levels the question is, how long can this good run continue?

We should be paying more attention to the changes under way in the superannuation industry, because they’ll affect us all.

A new report finds Victoria, the Commonwealth and even New South Wales are doing better than Western Australia on red tape reform.

The Victorian Liberals’ decision to preference Labor ahead of the Greens could have a major bearing on this Saturday’s election.

It’s not Colin Barnett’s style to let an opinion poll alter his course, especially when it involves his path to victory at the next state election.

Kerry Stokes’ Westrac-Seven empire is a unique business model, but what will happen to it when he moves on?

Cartel conduct such as ‘cover pricing’ hurts consumers and businesses, and those involved face up to 10 years in jail.

A recent ABC docudrama does little to uncover the truth behind one of the most secretive periods in Australia’s post-WWII history.

The fragile nature of the Liberal-National alliance has been exposed by the contentious stop and search legislation.

The people of the world have re-embraced gold as something they trust more than government paper.

There are clear cultural differences between the body language used by Western and Asian negotiators. Understanding these differences will prevent negotiators from inadvertently sending the wrong signals

A recent ABC docudrama does little to uncover the truth behind one of the most secretive periods in Australia’s post-WWII history.

Close inspection shows there are challenges for big developments in our north-west.

There is an elephant in the room whenever labour shortages in Western Australia are discussed, and that is the offshoring of work.

If any business sector is profitable we congratulate it and buy more shares. Why should banks be any different?

Diversity in the business world is surprisingly rich and one of the sector’s great strengths.

How ironic John Howard’s book is titled Lazarus Rising, when it was the former PM who brought the Liberal Party to its knees.

Troy Buswell’s likely return to state cabinet will require someone to stand aside. But who?

Falling property prices in WA won’t last as the resources boom gets into full swing.

Governments would be foolish to ignore the threat to the Australian economy posed by mineral development in West Africa.

Misplaced loyalty can prove costly in politics, and it seems state Labor has finally woken up to the fact when it comes to relations with the federal government.

Governments are prone to change their minds, but it’s often the consumers who pay the price.

A cooperative approach is vital to remove uncertainty from negotiations over the proposed mining tax.