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

I am delighted to inform the Senate today that NBN Co. have announced the first five sites in rural Australia to be covered by the fixed wireless network. These five sites are in rural areas surrounding Geraldton, Darwin, Ballarat, Toowoomba and Tamworth. I expect Senator Joyce will be particularly delighted to know that in his home state of Queensland thousands of homes and businesses in rural areas around Toowoomba will have access to fast and affordable broadband, using the latest 4G technology, by the middle of next year.

But that is not good enough for Senator Joyce. Senator Joyce is intent on moving to Armidale, because he does not want to contest against Tony Windsor—he actually wants to get on the NBN quickly! Not every Australian is going to get Barnaby's choice. You could also go to Mr Macfarlane in Groom; you could always have the courage of your convictions and challenge him, Senator Joyce. (Time expired)