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

The National Broadband Network will revolutionise the way government services are delivered. High-speed broadband allows more convenient access to government services while actually lowering the cost of delivery to the taxpayer. We are supporting 40 local governments around the country to develop innovative service delivery models using the NBN. For example, Circular Head council in Tasmania and Onkaparinga council in South Australia will enable residents to engage with council officers on development applications using high-definition videoconferencing from the home or office. These are the kinds of innovations that are only made possible if Australians have access to reliable, affordable high-speed broadband. We on this side of the chamber understand this. (Time expired)