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Two-speed economy's division widens

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Australia might have a two-speed economy today, but when interest rates rise again next month only one half will be moving. The other half will be dead.

Pay one way to lift political performance

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The political system needs a makeover from the ground up.

Current solar policy a waste, Moore or less

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The cost of solar power is a major problem for the renewables sector.

James Price Point hub a step closer

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The backers of the James Price Point gas hub in the Kimberley face real challenges getting support where it is really needed.

Political elite clearly lacks common touch

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The halls of Parliament House in Canberra are filled with political careerists.

Govt gets ready to make a move

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The state government's move from Governor Stirling Tower has ruffled a few feathers, but it makes sense in the longer term.

Glasenberg to win big from Glencore float

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Andrew Forrest may have a big number in his ‘wealth column', but he's down 2-0 against an old foe.

How do republicans view independence?

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If Australia is to cut constitutional ties with Britain it must be for the right reasons.

WA clubs gambling on the pokies

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Andrew Wilkie's plans for legislation on poker machines could change the way gaming plays out in this state.

China trade poses questions of self-respect

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Many Australian businesses may have no qualms about trading with China, but the national government may be forced into a corner on the issue.

Business slow to adopt employer branding

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Very few companies in WA are effectively selling themselves to current and prospective staff.

Dutch develop resistance to their ‘disease’

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Shouldn't governments be saving more if we're to avoid Dutch Disease?

Migration key to wages outcomes

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Managing wages growth is a critical business issue, and requires a raft of policy settings to be correct.

Crying poor while the money flows in

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Tax levels are at a historic high, so where's all the money gone?

AC/DC, AFL, arts and pay to play

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What is art, what is business, and who should pay for the state's cultural infrastructure like sporting stadiums and museums?

Gillard failing to make a positive impact

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Things are going from bad to worse for Julia Gillard and her government.

Uranium policy Labor’s albatross

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State Labor faces a political and ideological challenge when it next addresses its policy on uranium.

‘Golden canary’ thrives on adversity

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The gold price is a remarkably accurate indicator of the state of the world economy.

Problem gambling needs to be addressed

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The Productivity Commission faced challenges gathering evidence for its recent inquiry into the gambling industry, but reached firm conclusions.

Ill wind blows for flag of convenience

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The CME should be careful what it wishes for as the good times roll.

Shared value the next big thing in business

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It may be an inconvenient truth, but companies must take the lead in bringing business and society back together.

Science funds cuts indicate a wider malaise

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It's worth taking note when scientists buck-up against a Labor government.

Workplace relations a sleeper issue

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Among the many big policy issues facing government, workplace relations could have the largest impact on business.

Magic pudding a costly, flavourless meal

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The government's carbon tax proposal gets more convoluted by the day.

Cautionary tale of opportunity lost

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John D'Orazio was a central figure in the turmoil that eventually brought Labor's reign, under Alan Carpenter to an end.

Complex resources balancing act

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The issues surrounding the oil and gas industry in WA almost rival the scale and complexity of the sector itself.

Bleak outlook for power provision, price

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WA faces long-term energy cost increases as world oil prices continue to rise.

Mixed signals from WA economy

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Christian Porter might be planning to prime the pump in his May budget.

Academic creations have no business case

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Higher-than-expected construction costs are hurting the government's great infrastructure project – the NBN.

Designing fewer, faster and better meetings

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While they're widely considered to be unproductive and too long, meetings still take up much of a manager's day.

Mendicant no more, GST showdown ahead

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Julia Gillard may have neutralised the GST as an issue during her recent visit west, but there's still plenty of manoeuvring ahead on that front.

Analysis: the retailing crunch

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Too many shops! That is the awful reality for traditional retailers, and investors in retail-focused funds, because there is no hope of a sudden revival of shopping as we have known it.