Opinion

The more things change, the more they remain the same for the federal government.

The once-cosy relationship between the state and federal political leaders requires a delicate balancing act in the wake of a new Labor government.

Despite the publication of a number of democratic articles, China's liberty still faces an uphill battle.

The WA ministers in Julia Gillard's new government will have their hands full juggling the competing interests of their state and federal responsibilities.

Are calls to stop proposed gas projects leading to an accident waiting to happen?

Australia is a central plank in China's international resources investment strategy, yet much needs to be done to maintain the relationship.

An unseen form of stimulus was a soft and flexible tax office, but that is changing this financial year.

The newly formed federal government needs to be tested on policy scrutiny and accountability.

Once popular forestry managed investment schemes have collapsed under the weight of government policy and tax office crack downs.

Proposed resource projects will test the state government's decision-making prowess.

Federal Labor needs to rethink its approach if it is to survive beyond the next decade or two.

As the premier prepares for the 2013 state election, he needs to strike a delicate balance to avoid ongoing hostilities surrounding James Price Point and state spending.

Recent form doesn't provide much reason for enthusiasm when it comes to some upcoming floats.

Our continual desire to build super-size houses will lead to Perth becoming an unliveable city in just a few generations.

Not that anyone needed reminding, but the federal election clearly showed the divide between east and west is as wide as ever.

BHP Billiton's $US40bn offer for a Canadian fertiliser maker has a few pundits scratching their heads.

Trying to simplify executive remuneration disclosure is unlikely to be successful.

Those suggesting we've entered a new era in Australian politics seem to be forgetting the strengths inherent in the current system.

Surging resources sector investment is great for WA, but local industry could be doing better.

It was Kevin Rudd's leadership style as much as anything else that made his removal as PM inevitable.

The federal election outcome could improve the quality of government in Australia.

The uncertainty immediately following last Saturday's election is cause for celebration ... and concern.

The rise of the Greens nationally and the resurgence of the Nationals in WA has thrown down the gauntlet to the major parties.

Centamin's move to the AIM in London last year has put it in the right place to attract British and European investment.

The finance sector needs to be less ambitious for growth and more conscious of risk.

Don't try and hide if you're among the undecided 10 per cent come election time; they will find you.

Timely action on broadband is vital for the nation's economic future.

The WA model used to deliver the BER stimulus program should be a template for future projects of this kind.

For WA businesses, the key issues heading into the election are mining taxes and broadband.

Whichever party loses the August 21 poll, one thing is certain – there's going to be retribution from within.

The proposed mining tax was never going to be a winner in WA, and Liberal Party coffers are evidence of that, with the local branch kicking-in $1 million for the federal campaign.

Sometimes being a big fish in a small pond isn't such a bad thing.