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

My apologies, Mr President. The digital economy and the broader economy are increasingly one and the same. To help develop the skills required in a super-fast broadband enabled economy, the Gillard government is rolling out training programs to 40 of the first communities to receive access to the NBN. The NBN digital hubs and enterprises are today delivering valuable skills, training to residents and small businesses in eight communities in Australia. They have conducted over 1,300 group and one-on-one training sessions. Last month I announced the latest recipients of $15 million in Commonwealth— (Time expired)