Ross Taylor

Government 08 Nov 2021

Premier 'should not skip' Indonesia

WA business will be heartened to hear that WA premier Mark McGowan will in early 2022 head-off to Asia with the objective to restore WA's status as a trustworthy and quality trading partner.

Opinion 01 Oct 2021

A blueprint for trade with Indonesia

The federal government's ‘Blueprint for Trade & Investment with Indonesia' was released late last week by Australia's trade minister Dan Tehan.

Opinion 21 Sep 2021

Indonesia finds our subs deal ‘not to their taste’

Australia's decision to not consult Indonesia on a nuclear submarine deal inked with the US and the UK could sour relations with the country, writes Ross Taylor.

Opinion 30 Jul 2021

WA premier 'running blind' over Indonesian COVID ships dilemma

Another day and another bulk ship from Indonesia arriving off WA with a COVID-19 infected crew, as our state's agriculture industry braces itself for a possible ban on ships from Indonesian ports.

Opinion 24 May 2021

China builds closer ties with Indonesia

Soft diplomacy with Indonesia has become a key focus for China, at a time when its relations with Australia deteriorates further, writes Ross Taylor.

Opinion 12 May 2021

How the WA Government’s Asian Engagement strategy was lost

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

Opinion 17 Mar 2021

WA to remove trade commissioners

The state government will soon remove its trade commissioners based in Indonesia, South Korea and India, leaving only locally engaged staff to represent the economic diversification WA seeks.

Opinion 08 Dec 2020

What can Australia do about China? Ask our neighbours

Australia must look to Japan and Indonesia in order to manage its relationship with China, writes Ross Taylor.

Government 18 Nov 2020

$1.5bn loan could redefine trade relationship

Ross Taylor says Australia needs a new mindset in its approach towards a critical business and trade relationship with Indonesia.

Opinion 13 Nov 2020

Seasonal worker shortage to bite

Australia missed an opportunity to reaffirm its trade commitments to Indonesia as COVID-19 hit.

Opinion 01 Sep 2020

Sport diplomacy key to Asian connection

Western Australia appears to be overlooking the value of sports in helping understand the state's future business partners, writes Ross Taylor.

Tourism 07 Aug 2020

On the road to Exmouth

WA has so much to offer holidaymakers, even if it needs more vision and capital works, writes Ross Taylor.

20 Apr 2004

Reform in Indonesia will benefit business

Small-to-medium businesses in Western Australia are hesitant to do business in Indonesia. Yet, as that country's second democratic elections come to a close, the economic and political outlook appears positive,

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