Stephen Conroy (Victoria, Australian Labor Party, Deputy Leader of the Government in the Senate) Share this | Hansard source

Our recent NBN progress announcements in Tasmania and on the mainland have been welcomed by a range of stakeholders. For example, in Tasmania the Liberal opposition leader, Will Hodgman, has welcomed our forward progress on the NBN. He has said:

The announcement of an equity injection to facilitate the roll-out of fibre to the home broadband in Tasmania is warmly welcomed. This will enable further extension of the National Broadband Network to Hobart, Launceston, Devonport and Burnie. I have always strongly supported the NBN as providing great opportunities for Tasmania and the state’s economy, connecting us globally. It will also help deliver better health services, closer to home, and expand educational options for the next generation of Tasmanians.

(Time expired)