Craig Laundy (Reid, Liberal Party) Share this | Hansard source

Cath McGowan reads the government Gazettevery good. In fact, most people would ask: what is the government Gazette? Cath, I would suggest it is a sure-fire way to cure insomnia. Instead, such notices will now be able to be published on the Department of Communications website. It is a simple change but one that reflects this government's commitment to reducing red tape and modernising the way business interacts with government and the way government interacts with the community.

As Australians increasingly rely on communications technology to support all aspects of our lives, an effective and responsive regulatory system is needed now more than ever. These proposed amendments will relieve the telecommunications industry of burdensome and outdated red tape while maintaining consumer safeguards and encouraging competition. The proposed amendments in these bills have been arrived at in collaboration with the telecommunications industry, consumer representatives and regulatory authorities. They should be supported by all in this place.

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