The Chamber of Minerals and Energy has welcomed new state government policy for the rating of land for resources projects, saying the move delivers fairness and certainty for local governments and
The nation's peak business group has called on the federal coalition to work with the minority Labor government to head off "retrograde" Greens policies on industrial relations.
Tax dodgers will be caught, the Australian Taxation Office has warned after nabbing and convicting 356 people in the third quarter of this year.One person went to jail for five years.
Two leading business figures have spoken out against the recently introduced two-strikes executive pay rule, arguing it could be used for mischief and does not improve corporate governance.
The federal government could be forced to make further changes to its mining tax by the Greens, despite Prime Minister Julia Gillard's assurances that it will pass the Senate with the support of th
Treasurer Wayne Swan has credited Prime Minister Julia Gillard's "guts and determination" for the successful passage of the federal government's mining tax.
The federal government is set to defer by one year the phasing down of a foreign bank tax measure, so it can cover the cost of its deal to secure the passing of mining tax laws.
The controversy over director independence at Mount Gibson Iron has taken another surprise twist, with a majority of the board resolving that one of its existing members should be reclassified as i
Automotive Holdings Group has become the third Perth-based company to record a large protest vote by shareholders against its remuneration report, potentially leading to a board spill next year.
THE new chair of the state’s Waste Authority is looking to shake up the sector, starting with a new waste strategy with measurable goals and vowing to challenge the government over how it uses the
Liquor licensing is a contentious issue in Western Australia, with alcohol-fuelled violence, cultural advancement, the development of a strong tourism industry and management of the public interest influencing decisions.
The competition watchdog has proposed a shake-up of grain transport in WA by removing Cooperative Bulk Handling's monopoly on transport from its 'up-country' storage facilities.
Australian Securities and Investments Commission chairman Tony D'Aloisio expects lenders will review their practices and fees after the corporate watchdog released guidance on mortgage early termination fees.
The head of Australia's competition watchdog has taken a veiled swipe at Australia's big banks, declaring "price signalling" in public statements was a growing concern and should be subject to more stringent policing powers.
The competition watchdog has agreed to allow DP World Australia and Patrick Stevedores to give preferential treatment to trucks engaging in dual runs in an effort to improve efficiency at the Port of Fremantle.
An alliance representing natural gas buyers claims the competition watchdog's approval of joint selling by the North West Shelf gas producers will add $2 billion to annual gas bills.
AUSTRALIAN Competition and Consumer Commission chairman Graeme Samuel recently launched the latest of the commission’s Competing Fairly Forums, Scams, Frauds and Your Business at a national summit
Australian Competition and Consumer Commission chairman Graeme Samuel has warned business the consumer watchdog will be vigilant in monitoring possible cartel activity, with proposed legislation significantly upping the penalties for companies participati
A RECENT union attempt to use the enterprise orders created by WA’s new industrial relations laws has highlighted the Australian Industrial Relations Commission’s unwillingness to engage in State-based industrial relations issues unless some form
PERTH’S filmmaking fraternity is up in arms over a new Australian Securities and Investments Commission booklet that casts doubt on the effectiveness of tax-driven film investment schemes.
THE Australian Securities and Investments Commission has obtained an agreement for some advertising on the Australian Olives’ Internet site to be removed.
