The Coalition will complete the NBN sooner, at less cost to the taxpayer, and more affordably for consumers. That means we will borrow less money and pay less interest to finish the job. We will achieve this by using a mix of technologies to ensure that all Australians have access to very fast broadband in [...] Continue reading » » »
Interview with Leon Compton on ABC Statewide Mornings
Here is a link to my ABC Radio interview this morning (Thursday 31 January 2013), encompassing discussion on forestry, GST, Carbon Tax, NBN, the Federal Budget, debt and deficit…. Continue reading » » »
Liberal broadband plan is cheaper and faster
The Chief Executive of Telstra, David Thodey, is quoted in the media today (20 April) saying that the Liberal Party’s broadband model is faster and cheaper to roll out than the $36 billion design being pursued by Labor (link to article below). Mr Thodey is quoted as saying: “Definitely fibre to the node is a faster and cheaper deployment.” [...] Continue reading » » »
NBN Attacks!
What an incredible coincidence! Two letters to The Examiner on two consecutive days, referring to me in relation to the National Broadband Network (19-20 November 2011). Having never met Natalie Jones, or made a public comment on this important policy matter, it’s intriguing how she can apparently read my mind. Let me be clear: Neither I nor the [...] Continue reading » » »