News Articles for Tony Abbott

Prime Minister Tony Abbott has declared support for an inquiry into the iron ore industry, providing a huge boost for the campaign being waged by Fortescue Metals Group chairman Andrew Forrest against his two biggest competitors.

Prime Minister Tony Abbott flew into Perth today to announce $500 million of extra Commonwealth funding for WA roads, while his finance minister Mathias Cormann kept up pressure on the state government to reciprocate by privatising more state-owned assets.

It may not be popular in political or financial circles, but the treasurer's call for a debate on the use of superannuation for housing resonates where it counts.

WESTERN Australian property players have given a mixed response to the federal government's willingness to debate whether first home buyers should be allowed to use their superannuation to buy a ho

Two Western Australian Liberal members of parliament, Luke Simpkins and Don Randall, have announced they will move a motion to vacate the Liberal Party's leadership, while Prime Minister Tony Abbott said he and deputy Julie Bishop would urge the party room to defeat the motion.

The Barnett government is in a catch-22 position ahead of the 2017 state election, needing to get the books in order without alienating voters.

Australia's latest political crisis, the potential dumping next week of the prime minister, Tony Abbott, is masking a far greater threat to the country – a fresh outbreak of the GFC caused by the dramatic build-up of private and public debt.

State Labor is taking the fight to the government over its economic performance.

The Productivity Commission has flagged reform of the minimum wage, penalty rates and enterprise agreements in its workplace relations review issues paper, which was accidentally released early today.

Business News' CEO survey has unearthed strong views on the turbulent 12 months just gone, while also offering some timely advice to our political leaders.

Toro Energy managing director Vanessa Guthrie has been appointed to the Australia-India CEO Forum by the prime minister, Tony Abbott.

There's cautious optimism things could start to head in the right direction next year after a shocker in 2014.

Tony Abbott may believe 2014 has been a year of achievement for his government, but its legislative shortcomings are all-too apparent.

Aurizon's West Pilbara iron ore joint venture has won backing from one of Australia's big four banks, ANZ Banking Group.

As global calls for reducing greenhouse gas emissions get louder, WA is quietly progressing its own carbon capture and storage project

Western Australia is feeling the effects of recent changes to workplace relations law, with 457 visa restrictions causing skills shortages in niche markets and a high level of industrial activity.

The foreign affairs minister must be thankful she didn't take up Richard Court's offer of the state Liberal leadership in 2001.

A second ratings agency downgrade has prompted Colin Barnett to ratchet up the tough talk on the GST.

Despite all the huffing and puffing, little really separates Australia's two main political parties.

The Abbott government has published the long-awaited Forrest Review of Indigenous jobs and training, with wide ranging recommendations including a healthy welfare card.

Japan and Australia are officially even better friends, with Prime Minister Tony Abbott and visiting Japanese PM Shinzo Abe swapping compliments at an official dinner in Perth last night.

‘A man before his time' isn't a description many would associate with the prime minister, but the federal budget may put him in that category.

SPECIAL REPORT: WA's higher education sector is gearing up for change as the federal government considers major reforms.

Western Australian voters will return to the polls tomorrow for a Senate election re-run which could have major consequences for the federal government's legislative agenda.

Arthur Sinodinos probably wouldn't be appearing before a NSW ICAC hearing if disclosure of lobbying activities had already been legislated.

There's an easy fix for the busted Senate preference system currently in operation, but little political will to take the first step.

The entrepreneurial talents of Tony Loxton, founder of Digital Dialogue, were recognised last night when he was named First Amongst Equals in front an audience of 980 people at the 2014 40under40 awards.

Three business lobby groups with large representation in Western Australia have presented a united front to urge the Senate to repeal both the mining and carbon taxes.

Joe Hockey won plaudits this month for providing intellectual backbone to the federal government.

Nedlands-based tech company Norwood Systems has enlisted two influential supporters to launch a platform which it says will cut exorbitant mobile roaming costs for corporate clients.

The business sector got the governments it wanted in 2013 but it's unclear what policies they will deliver.

The media's sanctimonious approach by some media to the phone-tapping allegations is a bit rich.

The ability to pay for the needs of our ageing population will be a test of the Abbott government, and all those after it.

Could a new spin on an old bursary bring benefits for Australia and its neighbours?

Prime Minister Tony Abbott's promise to shut down the Clean Energy Finance Corporation has cast doubt on $400 million worth of loans to businesses in Western Australia.

The governments of Tony Abbott and Colin Barnett face big challenges when it comes to cutting spending.

The public may claim to dislike ‘personality politics', but evidence of our obsession with image is all around us.