Opinion

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?

The people of the world have re-embraced gold as something they trust more than government paper.

There are clear cultural differences between the body language used by Western and Asian negotiators. Understanding these differences will prevent negotiators from inadvertently sending the wrong signals

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.

If any business sector is profitable we congratulate it and buy more shares. Why should banks be any different?

Diversity in the business world is surprisingly rich and one of the sector’s great strengths.

How ironic John Howard’s book is titled Lazarus Rising, when it was the former PM who brought the Liberal Party to its knees.

Troy Buswell’s likely return to state cabinet will require someone to stand aside. But who?

Falling property prices in WA won’t last as the resources boom gets into full swing.

Governments would be foolish to ignore the threat to the Australian economy posed by mineral development in West Africa.

A cooperative approach is vital to remove uncertainty from negotiations over the proposed mining tax.

Emotion needs to be taken out of the debate over a possible merger between the ASX and Singapore’s bourse.

Interest rate increases are never welcome but the Reserve Bank’s track record needs to be respected.

The state government has failed to honour a key election promise made in 2008.

Misplaced loyalty can prove costly in politics, and it seems state Labor has finally woken up to the fact when it comes to relations with the federal government.

Governments are prone to change their minds, but it’s often the consumers who pay the price.

The growing influence of the Greens must be sending shivers through Labor ranks.

Being seen to be tough on crime was an assured vote winner in the past, but recent setbacks to the government’s stop and search powers have shifted the debate.

The Aussie dollar may be enjoying rare strength against world currencies, but beware the downside.

Skilled labour shortages will continue to have an impact on the state’s future growth and development prospects, especially in the minerals and energy industry.

The cost of state-funded health care is simply unsustainable. We need a new model.

The planned merger of the Australian and Singapore stock exchanges highlights a global trend to which Perth businesses need to adapt.

How would the performance of our political leaders rate if Australia was a business?

The real gem in the prime minister’s economic reform speech was her commentary on social media.

Inaction on fuel self-sufficiency poses a threat to our way of life, and sustenance.