Opinion

Sensible debate seems to be missing with regard to the proposed resources tax.

The premier’s relatively smooth tax reform process presents a sharp contrast with Prime Minister Kevin Rudd’s attempt.

The mining boom has accentuated a new kind of fiscal discipline on governments, with electorates seemingly demanding a link between windfall gains and concrete objects.

Some possible applications of a RSPT-style regime could have far-reaching effects for the economy.

The government has got the modelling wrong on the RSPT.

Kevin Rudd’s working hard to do himself out of a job.

Foreign mine owners might be better off making a loss under the proposed super profits tax.

Caught out by the GFC in a big way, members of Generation Y are re-evaluating their options, according to a recent study.

A little confidence goes a long way when it comes to business.

Seven weeks on, the controversy over the resource super profits tax continues to run hot.

SPECULATION is mounting that Julia Gillard could be brought in to replace Kevin Rudd as prime minister if federal Labor’s electoral standing continues to plummet.

The labour movement doesn’t like growth, people get too comfortable.

Good communication is a handy skill for political and business leaders, but it’s nothing if the substance is lacking.

IN a quiet announcement last Tuesday, Public Sector Commi-ssioner Mal Wauchope revealed that Tim Marney had been reappointed as under-treasurer for another five years.

Few will mourn Malcolm Fraser’s resignation from the Liberal Party.

Xstrata may have got the jump on its mining rivals.

Public companies’ engagement with the political process is healthy for our democratic system.

The Greek experience should be a lesson to Australia’s political leaders.

A Canadian province shows WA how to win influence in the national capital.

MOST economically minded parents introduce their children to budgeting at a young age.

The federal government is looking to drive a hard bargain on the resource super profits tax.

The battle over the resource super profits tax provides a test of where power and influence resides in Australia.

MOST economically minded parents introduce their children to budgeting at a young age.

Historically, a super profits tax would have stopped WA’s progress before it started.

Finding a balance between cost cutting and generating fresh investment will serve Australia well.

The architect of the resource super profits tax insists the critics don’t understand what’s being proposed.

A properly administered federal system offers many advantages over centralistion.

The debate over the resource super profits tax has degenerated into an unedifying spectacle.

IN his first outing as treasurer, Premier Colin Barnett sold last week’s state budget as one that reins in costs and shares the pain across the community, as increased charges and rising royalties have helped to keep the state’s finances in the black.

The proposed super profits tax relies on continuing growth in China.

The planned resources super profits tax is highly complex but the underlying issues are simple.

FEDERAL Treasurer Wayne Swan made a lightning visit to Perth this week, in an attempt to placate resources sector fears the government’s proposed super profits tax would cost up to half a million jobs and cripple the industry.