Jennifer Hewett

Opinion The industry is alarmed about the prospect of the Albanese government forcing the big LNG players to sell 20 per cent of exports into the Australian market.

Opinion South Australian Premier Peter Malinauskas concedes the public mood to increase taxes on the gas industry is cutting through in the community. No wonder producers are feeling nervous.

Opinion The negative reaction to Jim Chalmers' budget is increasing in intensity and scope. The notion of death taxes threatens to be politically fatal. Will Labor double down or try to cut its political losses?

Opinion Risk taking is inherent to the mining industry's success. Jim Chalmers' CGT changes are going to make it even harder to convince investors to take a punt.

Opinion After decades of business hurdles, this project in WA's north-west is about to transform Australia's ability to supply what is now known as a crucial commodity.

Opinion Roger Cook is frustrated with some of the policies of his federal colleagues. Too many of them, he says, don't understand what's going in the wealthy west.

Opinion The treasurer and prime minister insist the budget will provide opportunity and aspiration to ordinary Australians. Most of them don't agree.

Opinion Community dissatisfaction is playing out badly for the major parties as more voters look to One Nation and Pauline Hanson to reflect their desire for change.

Projects in remote Australia are at the forefront of White House strategy to challenge China’s control of ingredients vital in defence, cars and phones.

Opinion Disappointing growth figures won't stop the treasurer claiming things are going well in the circumstances. That confidence is unlikely to persuade voters.