Mitch Fifield (Victoria, Liberal Party, Manager of Government Business in the Senate) Share this | Hansard source

built as soon as it possibly can be, because that is when you get the full national economic benefits. You do not get that until you have all Australian homes and businesses able to access the NBN. If we had continued with the approach of those opposite, there would be many Australians who were waiting until 2026 or 2028. Can you imagine that, Mr President?—Australians having to wait until 2026 or 2028? We said, 'No way. We're going to do better. All done, all dusted, by 2020.' (Time expired)