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Why the Sydney train strikes are a test of Perrottet’s will

Why the Sydney train strikes are a test of Perrottet’s will

This isn’t a routine strike. The short-term consequences are already serious and the longer-term effects could be greater.

Aaron PatrickSenior correspondent

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Even the train staff are getting frustrated. For the past 18 months, Sydney commuters have experienced strikes and work bans that have made travel miserable.

Many have stayed at home. Others have endured long waits on train platforms. Some have switched to crowded roads and expensive car parks. The disruption is the talk of the city.

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Aaron Patrick
Aaron PatrickSenior correspondentAaron Patrick is the senior correspondent. He writes about politics and business from the Sydney newsroom. Email Aaron at apatrick@afr.com

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