Opinion

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.

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’.

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.

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.

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.

Profits tax debate has an echo of past policy.

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.

The federal government’s populist approach to executive remuneration will further complicate the issue for all concerned.

Africa is looming larger on the radar for Australian miners as a combination of factors entices investment there.

Christian Porter spelt out five ideas that form the core of his worldview in his maiden speech.

Eric Ripper's gilding the lily a bit when he spruiks Labor's record on tax reform

Good and bad leadership has been displayed on both sides of the country this month.

Very little of what’s been released by WikiLeaks is ground-breaking, so what’s all the fuss about?

Despite seeing off Ben Wyatt’s ‘challenge’ for the top job, WA Labor leader Eric Ripper still has plenty to do if he wants to lead the party to the next election.

Every era has buildings that come to define the period.

If Eric Ripper were to be replaced as Labor leader, would he stick around in parliament?

Ben Wyatt’s short-lived challenge for leadership of the Labor Party has highlighted the influence of the key powerbrokers, namely unions on both the right and left.

‘Green’, not greed, may be good, but investors will need to be patient if they want a decent return.