News Articles for Ken Wyatt

Indigenous leaders and governments are close to reaching a deal on new targets to improve the health, education and job prospects of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people.

A new services hub backed by the Wirrpanda Foundation and $10 million of government funding aims to fill market gaps for indigenous businesses.

This year's Most Influential feature has been narrowed down to the 50 people in WA making the biggest impact in business and politics.

The Liberal Party WA's marginal seat contingent played a big role in the shock May federal election victory, while local ministers, most notably Christian Porter, are key to the government's agenda.

Illuminance Solutions and the University of Notre Dame have announced a joint initiative to improve digital literacy among Indigenous Australians, to be piloted at the university's Broome campus in early 2020.

Con Michael believes his portable, video conferencing technology can help save lives, and is calling on the state government to do more to help him realise this vision.

SPECIAL REPORT: Ken Wyatt has overcome numerous challenges on the path to becoming the most powerful advocate for Aboriginal Australians.

SPECIAL REPORT: Reconciliation Action Plans are used by hundreds of organisations across Australia to deliver better outcomes. Click through to our Indigenous Development feature.

More than 1,300 people attended a National Reconciliation Week breakfast this morning in Perth and heard newly installed minister Ken Wyatt deliver a positive message about progress to date and urge optimism and trust for the future.

Scott Morrison says he has high expectations for his new ministry, with Western Australians Christian Porter, Linda Reynolds and Ken Wyatt among those to be promoted.

In an election that defied pollsters, it was the old-fashioned tally room at Miss Maud that called the result correctly.

Treasurer Ben Wyatt's state budget has delivered a dud for indigenous tourism, with funding slashed by nearly a third despite visitors to the state voicing their desire for authentic Aboriginal experiences.

The looming federal election could mark a big shift in political power, not just in Canberra but also WA.

Builders are pivoting their focus to WA's aged care sector to insulate from downturns in other parts of the construction business.

A near year-long investigation into abuse and other issues across Australia's aged care sector has begun in Adelaide today.

Opinion: A federal Labor government would change the political dynamic between Canberra and WA for the better, but all relationships need careful management.

Opinion: The McGowan government would be advised to avoid the irresponsible spending blowout of their predecessors, however tough the political sell.

Although now far from the political spotlight, Colin Barnett has warned of significant upheaval if the GST mess isn't sorted out.

Malcolm Turnbull is promising to more than double the amount of funding for indigenous students in Western Australia over the next decade as he drums up support in the west.

Treasurer Scott Morrison has rejected warnings the Liberals would face an electoral wipeout in Western Australia if the federal government doesn't give the state more GST money.

Turnbull government ministers Greg Hunt and Arthur Sinodinos have been given senior portfolios in a reshuffle announced today, while Perth MP Ken Wyatt has made hstory by being named the first indigenous Australian appointed to a federal ministry.

WA ministers hold growing influence in the federal government under Malcolm Turnbull.

Under new PM Malcolm Turnbull, WA has numbers in cabinet not seen since the Hawke-Keating era.

Rather than a disaster, Troy Buswell's political exit ought to be an opportunity.

THE narrow win by Liberal candidate Ken Wyatt in the Perth metropolitan seat of Hasluck has swung momentum towards Tony Abbott as negotiations to form a federal government continue.