Guy Barnett (Tasmania, Liberal Party, Chairman of the Scrutiny of Government Waste Committee) Share this | Hansard source

Mr President, I ask a supplementary question. Following his appointment, Mr Fassina reportedly said: ‘I’ve known Senator Conroy for a number of years and it’s a relationship I’m very proud of. I have a lot of respect and time for Stephen and I am honoured to have been selected by the Rudd government to serve on the board.’ Is it true that when the opportunity arises the minister has no qualms in using the NBN as a vehicle to reward Labor mates?