Opinion

State governments of both political persuasions have a poor record when it comes to costing major projects, and the Perth Waterfront looks like following the trend.

There are no simple answers when it comes to managing big national issues.

The two-speed economy is alive and well in Australia but the concept is far more complex than traditionally depicted.

Cost blow-outs take the shine off some worthy public projects, and undermine the validity of others.

While Colin Barnett is pleased with federal Labor’s $480 million commitment to the Perth Gateway Project, he remains opposed to the tax that will be levied to provide the funds.

A close look overseas reveals a potential shortage of commodities.

Two business school professors debate the personal and professional merits of taking time off.

Some people just don’t realise how lucky they are, and their misplaced sense of entitlement is irksome.

Superannuation funds are playing a pivotal role in some of the most interesting infrastructure developments in WA.

Kevin Rudd’s overtures to the UN since he was deposed as PM come as no surprise.

Some people just don’t realise how lucky they are, and their misplaced sense of entitlement is irksome.

Iluka Resources has had some good news of late, but many may have missed it.

A low-key tax ruling will have dramatic implications for thousands of small business owners.

Through the campaign so far and during the debate, neither Tony Abbott nor Julia Gillard is showing the type of leadership required to inspire voters at the upcoming poll.

The next federal government needs to offer better protection to company directors and focus more on regulatory reform.

Good government starts with getting the spending priorities right.

The early signs are that the 2010 federal election will take poll-driven campaigning to a new level in Australia.

The reasons for the fall of Kevin Rudd are remarkably similar to those behind the demise of Malcolm Turnbull.

It may have only 15 seats in a 150-seat federal parliament, but WA could still play a determining role in the August election.

The minerals resource rent tax might spell the end for magnetite iron ore.

Politicians’ failure to adequately deal with the issue of lobbyists is a blight on the system.

WHEN Julia Gillard flew into Perth for the first time as prime minister last week, she had two key objectives.

Commodity trader Glencore could be set to float, a sure sign of its confidence in the future of the resource sector.

It’s important Royalties for Regions is accepted as good long-term public policy and has cross-party political support.

Andrew Forrest has all the credentials needed to make a fine political leader.

Western Australia’s economic outlook is positive but there are serious gaps that need attention.

Most in business acknowledge the need for more women on boards and in senior management.

Let’s not forget the planned mineral resource rent tax is, above all, a big new tax on one of WA’s fastest growing and most dynamic industries.

As the overthrow of Kevin Rudd shows, modern politics is all about winning, and then consolidating, power.

Colin Barnett may like to accentuate the positive, but he got a grilling at a recent business forum when the topic turned to retail trading reform.

The new mining tax puts most of its chips on China’s growth continuing.

The Gillard government and the mining industry will be relieved the issue has been settled before this year’s federal election.