The economic roundtable: Where is Labor’s ambition?
Aug 22, 2025 •
This week in Canberra, the press, unions, business leaders and politicians have all been talking about one thing: the economic roundtable.
It’s been spruiked by the government as a way to address a core problem with the economy – sluggish productivity.
But what is actually on offer – and will it make a difference to the rising structural inequalities we face?
Today Executive Director of The Australia Institute, Richard Denniss, on what’s happening behind closed doors in Canberra, and the challenge and opportunity Labor now faces.
If you enjoy 7am, the best way you can support us is by making a contribution at 7ampodcast.com.au/support.
The economic roundtable: Where is Labor’s ambition?
1646 • Aug 22, 2025
The economic roundtable: Where is Labor’s ambition?
This week in Canberra, the press, unions, business leaders and politicians have all been talking about one thing: the economic roundtable.
It’s been spruiked by the government as a way to address a core problem with the economy – sluggish productivity.
But what is actually on offer – and will it make a difference to the rising structural inequalities we face?
Today Executive Director of The Australia Institute, Richard Denniss, on what’s happening behind closed doors in Canberra, and the challenge and opportunity Labor now faces.
If you enjoy 7am, the best way you can support us is by making a contribution at 7ampodcast.com.au/support.
Guest: Executive Director of The Australia Institute Richard Denniss
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