Opinion

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.

Warnings on the negative effects of ever-increasing taxation have been ignored by our nation’s politicians.

Labor’s hoping to open a few cracks in the government’s defences and zero in on problem areas for the premier and his team.

Politics and business are closely linked, but sometimes the connection can get too close for comfort.

Australia and China are developing investment opportunities in Africa.

Government interference in the taxi industry doesn’t seem to be helping things.

After two years in power and a major ministerial reshuffle, it’s time for Colin Barnett’s government to deliver.

Are we somehow fearful of the freedoms we have inherited during the past 50 years?

The state government is putting ideology ahead of practicality in its industrial relations policies.

Before moving to recognise Aborigines in Australia’s Constitution it’s important to prove who the ‘first Australians’ were.

Colin Barnett is still annoyed at his most recent COAG meeting experience, and will be hoping for a change in tone when the council next meets.

The government’s ‘fifth pillar’ policy may be sowing the seeds of disaster.

The liability burden imposed on directors is hurting investment and jobs.

The GFC has changed the game, and it’s time some of our wealthiest individuals wised up.

The dust is still settling on the issue of executive remuneration after the post-GFC outpouring of shareholder anger.

Some of the arguments against a coal mine near Margaret River ignore the reality of development in the area.

Governments have been grappling this month with the challenges arising from Australia’s prosperity.

Labor and the Greens have moved quickly to impose an ideological agenda on universities.

Colin Barnett may have some surprise fellow travellers at the next COAG meeting.

A new report finds Victoria, the Commonwealth and even New South Wales are doing better than Western Australia on red tape reform.

The Victorian Liberals’ decision to preference Labor ahead of the Greens could have a major bearing on this Saturday’s election.

It’s not Colin Barnett’s style to let an opinion poll alter his course, especially when it involves his path to victory at the next state election.

Kerry Stokes’ Westrac-Seven empire is a unique business model, but what will happen to it when he moves on?

With Australia’s terms of trade at unparalleled levels the question is, how long can this good run continue?

We should be paying more attention to the changes under way in the superannuation industry, because they’ll affect us all.

A recent ABC docudrama does little to uncover the truth behind one of the most secretive periods in Australia’s post-WWII history.

Close inspection shows there are challenges for big developments in our north-west.

There is an elephant in the room whenever labour shortages in Western Australia are discussed, and that is the offshoring of work.

Cartel conduct such as ‘cover pricing’ hurts consumers and businesses, and those involved face up to 10 years in jail.

A recent ABC docudrama does little to uncover the truth behind one of the most secretive periods in Australia’s post-WWII history.

The fragile nature of the Liberal-National alliance has been exposed by the contentious stop and search legislation.