Peter Kennedy

Analysis: The Liberal Party of WA is facing the most crucial challenge in its 79-year history.

The Albanese government has replaced the central bank governor as economic tensions continue to increase.

Supporters of a ‘yes’ vote in the Indigenous Voice to parliament have work to do ahead of the referendum.

While Labor is unlikely to lose next month’s by-election in Rockingham, both sides will be closely following any voter trends and swings.

Despite the apparent lack of a succession plan, Labor seems to have found broad consensus for a new leadership team.

Other Labor states are casting envious eyes over WA’s special deal on the GST.

WA won’t escape higher energy costs as the political plays grind on.

Trevor Kennedy was a knockabout cadet reporter on the Albany Advertiser newspaper before heading east in the early 1960s to leave his mark on the Sydney business and media scenes, including acting, at one stage, as Kerry Packer’s right hand man.

Shifting expectations of reopened borders and economic headwinds will test the WA government.

John Langoulant has sought counsel widely, including with Kim Beazley, ahead of taking up his key post in London.

The Morrison government will be keenly watching the new NSW premier’s bold move to open the nation’s biggest economy.

Unlike some of his peers, the 1980s entrepreneur had some notable positive achievements.

Declining iron ore royalties will ensure the May 2022 state budget is a vastly different document to the latest iteration.

WA Liberals must learn from federal Labor’s experience.

BUDGET: The state government’s 140,000 strong workforce can expect a pay bonus next year following a decision to bring forward a review of the public sector wages policy.

The premier won’t be able to please everyone with his first budget as treasurer.

Liberals who thought the Cormann factor in local affairs would wane after his move to France have been mistaken, based on the results of a ballot for positions in the Swan division of the party.

Basil Zempilas has revealed that the City of Perth and the state government are working on attracting a new “major global event” to Perth.

An internal report into the Liberals’ 2021 WA election performance is imminent.

There’s a power play under way over the private provision of ambulance services.

If there is a message to be taken from the Supreme Court's recent ruling in favour of the Legislative Council over the CCC, it's that parliament must be responsible for its own affairs.

Labor is seeking to claw back ground in the major resources states of WA and Queensland.

Barnaby Joyce's decision to dump resources minister Keith Pitt from the federal cabinet is bad news for Western Australia, writes Peter Kennedy.

The allegations against Christian Porter have done damage to his political aspirations.

Former premier Richard Court says it is “absolutely critical” for Australia to re-establish dialogue with China, which is our major trading partner.

WA may have to defend its position on GST redistribution, again.

Both sides of politics are aware of the fragility of the Morrison government’s support in the west.

Root and branch renewal must be undertaken to improve the Liberals’ parlous performance in WA.

This past month’s election has provided WA Labor with a rare opportunity to change the political landscape.

For very different reasons, both major political parties in WA have some tough calls to make.

Christian Porter was Premier Colin Barnett’s heir-apparent when he announced in mid 2013 that he intended to quit WA politics for the federal arena. He clearly had bigger fish to fry.

The absence of federal political leaders on the WA campaign trail speaks volumes about the current state of play.