Politics Now A reform roundtable looms as a bridge march reverberates
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Aug 7, 2025 Paul Sakkal, Chief Political Correspondent for The Age and the Sydney Morning Herald, dives into Sydney’s recent protest for Palestinian rights, emphasizing the significant political implications of such large-scale activism. He discusses the upcoming National Economic Reform Roundtable, highlighting the confusion and urgency surrounding tax reforms. Sakkal also addresses pressing Indigenous issues, championing government action on community challenges. Finally, he explores the evolving landscape of AI regulation in Australia and its effect on politics and media.
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Massive Bridge Protest Shifts Politics
- The huge protest on Sydney Harbour Bridge shifted political acknowledgment of Palestinian concerns.
- Politicians from both major parties felt compelled to respond to the strong public message.
Economic Roundtable Ambition Narrowed
- The National Economic Reform Roundtable grew broader but government narrowed ambitions publicly.
- Hard reforms like tax changes remain unlikely, reflecting deep ideological divides.
Slow-Burn Reform Strategy
- The government seems to prefer a slow, consensus-building approach to contentious reforms.
- They hope public opinion will shift to make reforms like negative gearing more politically feasible.