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NBN cost-benefit analyses are so 2011

A year ago, Malcolm Turnbull repeatedly proclaimed that a coalition government would stop the NBN in its tracks and conduct a cost-benefit analysis on the NBN. These days, the analysis doesn't even get a look in. Is the idea dead forever — or could it still offer some value?

3 days ago in Turnbull by David Braue 7 Comments 1 Vote

Rudd has put the NBN in mortal danger

As the Labor leadership hurtles towards a flashpoint, it's becoming increasingly likely that the party will not survive the 2013 election, taking the National Broadband Network down with it.

February 24th, 2012 in Turnbull by David Braue 68 Comments 49 Votes

V-T Day wins NBN, but at what cost?

As the House this week puts last week's Senate dramas behind us, we're facing down a new telecommunications reality as a split Telstra looms large. Yet we're also facing down a new political reality.

November 29th, 2010 in Turnbull by David Braue 5 Comments 1 Vote

Could election stalemate revive FTTN NBN?

As Julia Gillard and Tony Abbott scramble to woo the support of independents, could a broadband compromise help Abbott fulfil his dream of killing Labor's National Broadband Network?

August 23rd, 2010 in Election by David Braue 38 Comments 1 Vote

Libs tech-ignorant, and proud of it!

The launch of the Coalition's ICT "policy", followed by a pair of TV appearances in which first Tony Smith and then Tony Abbott proved that they know absolutely nothing about ICT, have confirmed beyond all doubt that a Coalition vote is a vote against Australia's business and communications future.

August 11th, 2010 in Abbott by David Braue 5 Comments 9 Votes

Howard 'hacker' pleads innocence

The so-called "Howard hacker", who has apparently been reported to the Australian Federal Police, told ZDNet Australia that he is innocent of defacing the Liberal Web site.

October 11th, 2007 in Hacking by Liam Tung Comment Vote

Conroy scores broadband goal

Was it Communications Minister Senator Coonan herself who left the door open for Labor to launch its extremely popular new broadband policy?

March 28th, 2007 in Alp by Renai LeMay Comment Vote

Labor says Telstra hangs up on training

Telstra has not trained a single apprentice under a federal government subsidy scheme, the Federal Opposition said yesterday, but the telco contends it has a robust training program.

June 16th, 2006 in Australian Labor Party by AAP Comment Vote

Conroy charts national broadband agenda

The Australian Labor Party's ICT shadow minister wants a national fibre broadband network and enough skilled people to exploit it.

March 2nd, 2006 in Stephen Conroy by Renai LeMay Comment Vote

Public ownership of Telstra hanging in the balance

Public ownership of Telstra is hanging on the outcome of Queensland Senate votes as the Australian Democrats looks set to lose a seat to the Nationals, according to Western Australian Democrat candidate Brian Greig, giving the Coalition full control of the Senate and a clear path to selling the remaining shares of Telstra.

October 11th, 2004 in Dinham by Abby Dinham Comment Vote

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