Opinion

Andrew Forrest’s recent conviction has triggered debate over the concept of an informed market; there are plenty of other steps that would help to meet that goal.

Subtle moves by the Liberals may signal some insecurity about the alliance with the Brendon Grylls-led Nationals.

Despite the Commonwealth’s recent GST concessions to WA, the federal government won’t be expecting much thanks.

If Pankaj and Radhika Oswal have set out to deliberately infuriate most Australians then they are doing a damned fine job, though it seems more likely that what we're watching is a carefully planned public relations campaign.

Social media is booming, but the benefits need to be weighed up with the legal risks.

While quick to make a headline, Paul Howes could learn a thing or two about management from Rio Tinto.

WA is a world leader in mining engineering; we should aim for the same ranking in LNG engineering.

A political insider’s view of the machinations behind the ousting of Kevin Rudd tickled State Scene’s fancy recently.

The state government is overseeing a massive capital works program, but questions remain over Oakajee.

WA property prices won’t be in the doldrums for too long.

Ministers should stop kowtowing to power-hungry premiers and prime ministers.

The lack of orders for local fabrication workshops is starting to become a political problem for the government.

Australia’s financial ‘centres’ might need to take a tip or two from Perth about how to make it as a branch office.

The mining sector has been blamed for Australia’s falling productivity but the problem is much wider.

The post-GFC financial services world has forced Westscheme’s hand.

As the debate over local content on big projects heats up, we need to ask where WA’s competitive edge is and what the government can contribute.

Getting rich is tougher than most people think.

Recent controversy over a successful technology company highlights the need for a coherent industry policy in WA.

There’s a mountain to climb if political correctness is to be overcome.

Under the leadership of Brendon Grylls the Nationals are increasingly confident about their future role in state politics.

The figures might look good for Gina Rinehart now, but there’s plenty of upside.

Nationals WA leader Brendon Grylls’ recent spat with Labor over FOI has raised plenty of concerns over the legislation and what is the ‘public interest’.

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.

Little reported in the Western press, an insurgency in India may threaten that country’s growth plans.

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

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.