Gillard faces difficult talks in WA PRIME Minister Julia Gillard may face a frosty reception from West Australian Premier Colin Barnett on her flying visit to the state. Ms Gillard flew into Perth on Wednesday morning for a 24-hour visit in which she will meet leaders from both sides of politics. The WA liberal government has refused to sign up to either the Gonski education reforms or the DisabilityCare scheme, and has been a vocal critic of Canberra's decision to give back only 44 cents in the dollar of WA's contribution to the GST. Mr Barnett said the talks were likely to include education, disability, resources projects and the economy. But the federal government don't want to (negotiate). Julia and I get on pretty well personally, but we do have some policy differences," Mr Barnett told ABC radio. Ms Gillard will also have talks with WA Labor leader Mark McGowan. The two have not met since the state election in March, when Ms Gillard was criticised for failing to take part in the campaign. Mr McGowan missed her on a post-election visit because he was on annual leave after a gruelling campaign. His spokesman said the Prime Minister and Mr McGowan would be meeting "for coffee and a catch-up." The prime minister flies to Adelaide on Thursday.