News Articles for Troy Buswell

Former West Australian treasurer Troy Buswell has been handed a suspended prison sentence for repeatedly attacking his ex-wife.

Where will dozens of departing members of state parliament find themselves in the months ahead?

The state Liberals' new leader is an unknown quantity to many voters, but he has youth on his side.

Whether as a stepping stone to higher duties or a role post-politics, local government provides an opportunity to serve.

Former Premier Colin Barnett has called time on a nearly three decade parliamentary career, which included leading the Liberal Party to a surprise victory in 2008, and heading a government which increased social support spending and invested substantially in infrastructure.

Troy Buswell has resigned as chief financial officer of Brierty.

Peter McBain has stepped down as chief executive of mining and civil contractor Brierty after a series of financial and operational setbacks, and will be replaced by the company's chief operating officer.

The worst might be over for many of the state's mining services businesses, as they seek to bounce back from the effects of the slowdown in resources project development.

Former state treasurer Troy Buswell has been promoted to chief financial officer at civil and construction contractor Brierty, which today annunced that 14 positions have been made redundant as it seeks to shave costs.

Two high-profile reports from the commission have reaffirmed its role in upholding public accountability.

Troy Buswell's chief of staff Rachael Turnseck engaged in misconduct when she gave misleading information to a Western Australian government inquiry into his 2014 car crashes, the corruption watchdog has found.

Asset sales are expected to feature heavily when the Barnett government releases its budget in May.

The premier's ‘follow-me' style makes his performance in the lead-up to the next state poll vital for the government's chances of re-election.

Recent confusion at the political level and a philosophical discussion with some friends has prompted a revisit to the taxi debate.

It's clear Labor will target Perth traffic congestion and the disruption caused by major works as an election issue.

Price and production uncertainty over a range of commodities is flowing through to port investments, with enthusiasm for development taking a back seat to pragmatism.

The Perth Freight Link road project could extend the capacity of Fremantle harbour and lead to a rethink on long-term planning for a second container port at Kwinana.

Asset sales, cost cutting and restructuring are under way across WA, creating opportunities for professional services firms. Click through to see details of more than 30 privatisation deals in WA, from 1961 to the present day.

Simmering tensions between the Liberal and National parties within the State Government are threatening to come to a head next month. The issue? Local government reform.

The government has thrown out an early marker for the 2017 state election.

Our annual Well@Work feature discusses the need for health and wellness programs for employees, the trend in injury rates in WA, mental health among FIFO employees and how not-for-profit groups have recognised the importance of workplace wellness.

This week's instalment from Peter Kennedy's Tales from Boom Town focuses on the extraordinary events that led to Colin Barnett becoming premier of WA.

The state government has made further amendments to its decision to charge a $4,000 public school fee for families on 457 visas, after community backlash resulted in multiple delays.

Labor may not be able to snatch Vasse from the conservatives, but it could muddy the waters in the by-election brought about by the departure of Troy Buswell.

The state government's decision to give top priority to the construction of the Forrestfield-airport rail link is bold, strategic and expensive. To be operating by 2020, the move is also political.

Western Australia's leading property industry groups have warned the government not to abolish its Keystart shared equity home loan scheme, arguing it could push thousands of low-income earners into public housing.

Two major events last week highlighted the private sector's desire to deliver new port infrastructure, and it's a trend the Barnett government could take even further.

The reform agenda mapped out last week by the Economic Regulation Authority should become former treasurer Troy Buswell's greatest legacy to the state.

Recent events in the business and political sphere highlight again the importance of having a good succession plan, a process that many leaders do not embrace or understand.

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

There is a fascinating divergence between the mining industry and government in how they view investment in the Pilbara.

Mike Nahan has been tasked with the difficult job of managing the state's finances ahead of May's budget, replacing Troy Buswell as treasurer in a cabinet reshuffle.

Troy Buswell has left the political stage to face his personal issues, but he's left the government with a few problems of its own.

Premier Colin Barnett will be forced to undertake another cabinet reshuffle in the lead up to May's state budget after the resignation of Treasurer and Transport Minister Troy Buswell.

Premier Colin Barnett has taken responsibility for the treasury and transport portfolios while Troy Buswell is on health-related leave for the next two weeks.

The state government has named Lend Lease as its preferred contractor for road and bridge works at the new $1.2 billion Perth Stadium.

It takes a fair degree of political skill to effect changes to even the most unpopular of taxes.

Joe Hockey won plaudits this month for providing intellectual backbone to the federal government.

The state government is calling for extra private investment at the port of Dampier, following a major new development at the port by QUBE Holdings and a call for private development of new facilities at Fremantle.

The state government has postponed some of its big transport infrastructure projects in order to reduce the projected increase in state debt, as it strives to regain its AAA credit rating.