Warren Truss (Wide Bay, National Party, Leader of the Nationals) Share this | Hansard source

asked the Minister representing the Minister for Broadband, Communications and the Digital Economy, in writing, on 21 October 2010.

In (a) Bauple, (b) Cherbourg, (c) Cooloola, (d) Cooran, (e) Cooroy, (f) Goomeri, (g) Gunalda, (h) Gympie, (i) Imbil, (j) Kandanga, (k) Kilkivan, (l) Maryborough, (m) Murgon, (n) Noosa, (o) Peregian Beach, (p) Pomona, (q) Rainbow Beach, (r) Tewantin, (s) Tiaro, (t) Tin Can Bay, and (u) Widgee, in the electorate of Wide Bay:

(1) By what date will fibre optic broadband services be available through the National Broadband Network (NBN) to residents and businesses in this locality.

(2) What areas in and around this locality will have access to a NBN fibre optic cable connection.

(3) How many houses and businesses will be offered NBN fibre optic broadband in this locality.

(4) Will the NBN cable (a) be rolled out on power poles, (b) be trenched underground, or (c) use existing trenches, in this locality.

(5) What is the actual cost of providing a NBN connection to households and businesses in this locality.

(6) What opportunities will exist for local contractors to assist in the delivery of the NBN in this locality.

(7) What are the anticipated NBN take up rates for (a) households, and (b) businesses in this locality.

(8) What charges will apply for NBN connections in this locality.

(9) What speeds and bandwidths will be available to subscribers under the NBN in this locality.

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