Helen Coonan (NSW, Liberal Party, Minister for Communications, Information Technology and the Arts) Share this | Hansard source

I do very much appreciate the fact that these matters are very much on Senator Conroy’s mind, because of course the Labor Party has not been capable of putting forward any alternative broadband plan at all to the government’s comprehensive broadband plan and new wholesale network beyond a mere press release. We know, of course, Mr Rudd’s attitude to press releases. When asked if he would commit to the funding for the Mersey hospital, he said he only acts on evidence; and, of course, how could he possibly comment on a press release!