May 2023
- Opinion
- Political leadership
WA’s leap into the leadership unknown
Health Minister Amber-Jade Sanderson could become the first Labor premier from the Left of the party, in what former Liberal prime minister John Howard once described as Australia’s most entrepreneurial state.
February 2023
New Liberal leader in WA takes on powerbroker ‘elephants’
The new leader of the West Australian Liberal Party, Libby Mettam, has stepped up to present a new image and, as far as dispirited supporters are concerned, new hope.
March 2022
- Analysis
- Federal election
As the WA election battle heats up, a new climate twist is in play
The reopening of the West Australian border this week means that the federal election campaign can start in earnest for both sides of politics.
February 2022
- Analysis
- Federal election
As McGowan’s halo slips, WA Libs see glimmer of hope
Premier Mark McGowan is facing a backlash over his marathon border closure which could come back to bite Labor federally.
January 2022
- Analysis
- Federal election
Why Scott Morrison has to win in WA
The Coalition has become accustomed to winning a solid majority of Western Australian seats at federal elections. But that could be about to change.
May 2021
- Opinion
- Iron ore
How Australia’s iron ore export ban was beaten
We have three visionaries to thank for mineral resources riches that are pouring into the federal budget coffers.
April 2021
Perth shakes off pandemic ‘ghost town’ tag
Increased home office use has not dimmed the enthusiasm of developers to build more commercial towers in Perth.
March 2021
- Opinion
- WA election
How the West was won and lost
With federal Labor hoping the McGowan magic boosts its chances, Scott Morrison will have to take a leaf out of John Howard’s book to shore up WA’s 11 Liberal seats.
- Opinion
- Perth
WA Liberals risk irrelevance for the foreseeable future
The Liberals are looking at a further two terms in opposition, with Premier Mark McGowan’s deft handling of the pandemic firming up as a factor in elections.