Australia’s resources-led economic recovery has had a major impact on the pay of WA-based executives, with a big rise in the number of million dollar pay packets as share prices bounced back from GFC lows.
Barnett lashes out at Gillard tax move - The Fin; APRA moves to protect super funds - The Fin; PM fights back in equal pay row - The Aus; Packer inspired Rinehart's raid on Ten - The Aus; Forrest hid details: ASIC - The Fin
Wary miners dim growth outlook –The Fin; Swan defends ‘unsettling’ mining tax to Wall Street -The Aus; Barnett won't be swayed by lobbying on ports –The Fin; Verve at odds over WA's high gas price –The Aus; Holidays at home push gets $8m lift -The West
Gillard opens way on carbon tax – The Fin; Business leaders condemn Kloppers carbon price call – The Aus; Rio hoses down water claims – The Fin; WA faces lengthy gas shortages – The Fin; China on board for Wheatstone project – The Aus
NO sooner had the Australian Labor Party limped over the line earlier this week to claim victory in the 2010 election, with the support of two key independents, than attention in WA turned to the impact on the mining sector.
Gillard buys power for $10 billion - The Fin; No backdown by Gillard despite storm of anger – The West; Call for fresh start on tax reform – The Aus; State the big loser: Barnett – The West; Signs point to move up soon – The Fin
Woodside land move to be felt 'around the world' – The Aus; Resource states reap $3.4bn royalty bonanza – The Fin; Rio keeps Pilbara JV options open – The West; Wesfarmers backs diversity – The Fin; Home targets to cost more – The West
Gillard holds line on big handouts – The Fin; Rogue Nat seeks GST shake-up from Liberals – The Aus; Buswell pushes ban on new SW coal mine – The West; Export surge lifts growth outlook – The Fin; Local miners losing ground – The Fin
Abbott offers bush deal as Gillard mandate slips – The Aus; Crook is a problem for Abbott, says Liberal MP – The West; Oil, gas threat to NW tourism – The West; Gas claims rejected – The Fin; Suburbs face homes pressure – The West
Gillard's Green path forward – The Aus; Latest counting points to a dead heat – The Aus; Crook's stance adds to intrigue – The Fin; Brookfield gets control of WestNet – The West; Fortescue rail fee 'high', say juniors – The West
Leaders bid to secure power – The Aus; Single WA seat could hold key – The Aus; Tuckey slayer demands a royalties deal from Canberra – The West; Quick action urged to ease nerves - The Fin; Voters killed mine tax - The West
Prime Minister Julia Gillard has spent the day in Perth where she visited an Armadale primary school and announced schools and teachers will be given cash incentives under a rewards program for improvement and quality teaching.
While Colin Barnett is pleased with federal Labor’s $480 million commitment to the Perth Gateway Project, he remains opposed to the tax that will be levied to provide the funds.
