As Australia’s first Indigenous State Treasurer, Ben Wyatt AO delivered one of the State’s biggest economic turnarounds—shifting WA from deep deficit to surplus in two years. After a 16-year career in Parliament, Ben transitioned to the corporate sector in 2021 and now sits on the boards of Rio Tinto, Woodside Energy, and the West Coast Eagles.

In episode six of Leadership Matters, Ben reveals if leaders don't explain why their organisations matter, then they shouldn’t be surprised when others claim they don’t. Plus, the three questions every business leader should be asking to keep their organisation relevant to the communities, states and nations that benefit from the products they produce.

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Pauline Hanson remains one of the most polarising figures in Australian political history. In episode five of Leadership Matters, the One Nation leader reflects on her journey from a Queensland fish-and-chip shop to becoming a parliamentary survivor who continues to reshape the national debate.

In this candid Q&A with The West Australian’s Editor-in-Chief Chris Dore, Hanson tackles the headline-grabbing controversies surrounding her political career, while answering the ultimate question: is she ready to take on the top job?

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The countdown to the 2026 Commonwealth Games in Glasgow is officially on.

This week on Leadership Matters, four of WA’s elite athletes take you behind the scenes on the Road to Glasgow, revealing what it takes to be a champion and thrive under pressure.

They discuss why the Commonwealth Games remain more relevant than ever to an athlete's journey—and how their pursuit of gold is only made possible by the world-class coaches, mentors, and leaders at the Western Australian Institute of Sport (WAIS).

Join world-champion swimmer Shayna Jack OAM, Paralympic star Rhiannon Clarke, and elite tandem paracycling duo Kane Perris and Luke Zaccaria in their exclusive conversation with Channel 7 Sports Reporter Adrian Barich.

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Born into a Greek migrant family with deep small-business roots, Western Australia’s Liberal Leader Basil Zempilas has hard work ethic built into his DNA. It’s a vital trait for what is arguably the toughest job in politics: Leader of the Opposition.

In episode three of Leadership Matters, Basil outlines his strategy for a revitalised party and how he plans to navigate a rapidly shifting political landscape to The West Australian’s State Political Editor Jessica Page.

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In episode two of Leadership Matters, Managing Director and President of Chevron Australia, Balaji Krishnamurthy outlines the antidote to short-term thinking, telling The West Australian’s Chief Reporter Ben Harvey, why leaders today must have the conviction and courage to resist the lure of instant gratification to deliver enduring success.

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As a kid growing up riding his BMX in Western Australia’s mineral rich Pilbara region, Matthew Holcz never imagined one day he’d rise through the ranks to lead the mining goliath’s most important division. 

In this first episode of Leadership Matters, the Chief Executive Iron Ore tells The West Australian’s Editor Sarah-Jane Tasker how his personal journey shaped him to become the leader he is today.

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After more than 20 years of live and exclusive audience events, host Charlotte Goodlet introduces Leadership Matters, the podcast.

Led by The West Australian’s team of journalists, in candid conversations, our guests reveal their personal struggles and triumphs.

Go behind the headlines and tv soundbites with Prime Ministers, CEOs, and industry heavyweights.

Recorded live in front of a thousand people, you’ll get rare access to those who move the needle.

We don’t just talk leadership - we interrogate it, celebrate it and learn from it.

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