Peter Tinley

Western Australian small and medium businesses are responding to the opportunities in Asian markets to export the state’s intellectual property, experience, talent and services.

The state government’s most accomplished minister is planning to retire at next year’s state election, dealing a blow to premier Mark McGowan, with a handful of current ministers seen as potential successors should Labor be re-elected.

Fisheries Minister Peter Tinley has unveiled a range of measures to support Western Australia’s rock lobster industry as a result of the worsening COVID-19 outbreak, including an extended fishing season and measures to increase local sales opportunities.

The federal government’s $130 billion wage subsidy package clears its first hurdle, Western Australia records an additional 11 cases of COVID-19, and Premier Mark McGowan pledges millions to expand the state’s police force.

Western Australian researchers have bred a rare and emerging species of rock oyster, which the state government believes could help grow WA's nascent oyster industry.

The state government has announced it will bring forward $150 million in social housing investment as stimulus during post-pandemic economic recovery.

OPINION: Trade threats from China are forcing a rethink for WA’s exporters and the McGowan government.

Western Australians homebuyers taking out Keystart loans will have their increased income limits extended for a year.

Free to read: With WA’s exports to China approaching $100 billion annually, business leaders are considering how the state might create alternative opportunities in a volatile environment. Plus, click through for our podcast with Asian Engagement Minister Peter Tinley.

Housing minister Peter Tinley shut down hopes of a potential stamp duty substitute in the near future at a property industry event earlier this week.

The state government continued the rollout of its coronavirus recovery plan over the weekend, announcing funding packages for the tourism and recreational fishing sectors.

The first maintenance contracts in the East and West Kimberley under the state government’s $319 million social housing package have been announced.

More than 330 new apprenticeship commencements will be delivered as part of a $18.3 million package to build the defence manufacturing workforce.

The state government’s new housing strategy aims to aims to deliver a 6 per cent net increase in social housing – adding 2,600 homes to the near 43,000 social homes in WA.

The construction arm of BGC Australia has secured the works to build boutique apartments in Claremont, as part of a $14 million state government project.

The state government has purchased 32 off-the-plan apartments across Perth as part of its $319 million Social Housing Economy Recovery Package.

The state government has appointed seven building companies to deliver construction and refurbishment projects under its WA Recovery Plan.

The Western Australian government has blamed spiralling debt under the previous administration for its failure to house more vulnerable people.

Peter Tinley has warned against a decline in Asian language education, weeks after Murdoch University reversed a decision to axe its Indonesian major.

The second McGowan government is set for big changes, with two of the premier's three closest advisers resigning and minister Peter Tinley believed to have been demoted.

Labor’s left faction is set to dominate cabinet appointments as key figures from the party’s right flank are shifted out of the ministry.

There are still three seats in doubt in the Legislative Assembly as the vote count continues this afternoon, with Nationals MP Terry Redman and Liberal Sean L'Estrange at risk of losing their seats.

Mark McGowan has expanded the number of members serving as parliamentary secretaries, possibly foreshadowing future ministerial appointments.

ANALYSIS: The dumping of Peter Tinley from the ministry was one topic premier Mark McGowan struggled to explain adequately today.

What role will unions and factions play in Mark McGowan’s second term?

Stakeholders are worried changes to WA’s Asian engagement strategy indicate a withdrawal from key markets.

Ross Taylor explores the potential consequences of axing a ministerial position dedicated to Asian engagement.

Former Labor candidate Tristan Cockman has had his lawsuit against key WA Labor figures dismissed, one year after claiming he was unfairly sidelined during preselection.

The state's Court of Appeal has dismissed former WA Labor candidate Tristan Cockman's application contesting a ruling relating to his unsuccessful preselection bid for the seat of Cowan.

ANALYSIS: The factional rift that enabled Roger Cook to become Labor leader has parallels with a famous preselection battle during which a young Ben Wyatt defeated union heavyweight Helen Creed.

Western Australia’s domestic gas policy settings require serious government intervention to protect industry, according to the interim report from the state’s inquiry into the matter.

The government won’t ‘necessarily agree’ with the findings of an inquiry into domestic gas policy, but Premier Roger Cook says the report will be considered in policy decision making.

Former minister Peter Tinley has announced his retirement from politics after serving as the Member for Willagee for 15 years.

WA Labor has endorsed a suite of fresh candidates vying for a place in parliament at the 2025 state election, with Mark McGowan’s former chief of staff Dan Pastorelli confirmed for a tilt.

Western Australia’s bid for a seat at the National Rugby League table appears to be gaining momentum, following Wednesday’s Australian Rugby League Commission meeting.

The long-awaited report into the state's domestic gas policy will be tabled this week, a deadline confirmed hours after opposition voices warned of the consequences of further pushback.

State parliament has been told there is no 'magic pudding' to protect the interests of all parties in the state’s gas network, after a long-awaited report on the sector was tabled today.

Business stakeholders and WA Rugby League diehards were given greater insight into how the Western Bears could operate within an expanded national competition.

Australian Rugby League Commission chair Peter V’landys has voiced concern regarding multiple expansion bids, including the Western Bears, intent on joining the National Rugby League from 2027.

A pair of high-profile outgoing WA Labor MPs have revealed plans to venture into the world of strategic advisory, forming a climate-focused firm alongside a former PwC partner.