Opinion

The tax office has become more active in the area of corporate compliance during the past year.

WA's iron ore ports have long valued the idea of being closer to their customers.

Delivery of WA’s economic and social infrastructure comes in many forms, which is a good way to evaluate different contracting options.

The PM’s recent address to the US Congress said a lot about Australia’s expectations for its relationship with China.

Colin Barnett didn’t win any friends at a rally over the issue of local content on resources projects.

It’s best to steer clear of businesses that don’t have profit as their primary motive for existing.

Most Australians have never heard of Dutch Disease, but they will soon because it is the financial phenomena playing a key role in killing resource sector construction jobs.

Newly released data highlight the sharp decline in the WA residential property market in the past 12 months.

Our close relationship with the Japanese could be mutually beneficial at this time.

Getting politicians to understand business issues is hard work; getting them to take action is even harder.

The energy sector is not included among the federal government’s constitutional responsibilities; so why is it interfering?

Colin Barnett has warned of problems for future development if WA can’t get a better funding deal from the Commonwealth.

The market’s response to the planned carbon tax has been instructive.

Buy when others are fearful. That piece of advice made Warren Buffett one of the world's richest people, and it could make a fortune for anyone prepared to plunge into massively discounted Australian uranium stocks.

Planning ahead is one thing, making sure everyone knows about it is another.

The state government is to be commended for preparing an energy strategy but the hard work lies ahead.

Eric Ripper may not know it, but he has an opportunity to make a profound, long-lasting impact on the national political scene.

The government is hoping to hose down expectations that the state is awash with money.

Asset correlation has already produced some unintended consequences – and there will be more.

WA should hasten down the path taken by New Zealand and free-up its taxi industry.

"Oh please, hit me again!" That's what management at the ANZ Bank ought to be saying after a conservation movement attack yesterday backfired to the tune of a $908 million profit for the bank's owners.

2011 could be a pivotal year for Australia’s ageing workforce.

Andrew Forrest’s recent conviction has triggered debate over the concept of an informed market; there are plenty of other steps that would help to meet that goal.

Subtle moves by the Liberals may signal some insecurity about the alliance with the Brendon Grylls-led Nationals.

Despite the Commonwealth’s recent GST concessions to WA, the federal government won’t be expecting much thanks.

A gas project at Dongara could have a major effect on WA’s energy sector.

What are the risks and opportunities for business as Australia moves towards a low carbon economy?

If Pankaj and Radhika Oswal have set out to deliberately infuriate most Australians then they are doing a damned fine job, though it seems more likely that what we're watching is a carefully planned public relations campaign.

While quick to make a headline, Paul Howes could learn a thing or two about management from Rio Tinto.

WA is a world leader in mining engineering; we should aim for the same ranking in LNG engineering.

A political insider’s view of the machinations behind the ousting of Kevin Rudd tickled State Scene’s fancy recently.

The state government is overseeing a massive capital works program, but questions remain over Oakajee.