Helen Coonan (NSW, Liberal Party, Minister for Communications, Information Technology and the Arts) Share this | Hansard source

I thank Senator Conroy for the very amusing supplementary question. Senator Conroy has a very poor grasp of what it costs to deliver fast broadband—not only in metropolitan areas but anywhere throughout rural and regional Australia. This government is already delivering fast broadband throughout Australia and investing in a new network. We will continue to ensure that all Australians—not just 98 per cent; 100 per cent of Australians—will continue to get fast broadband regardless of where they live.