Michael Ronaldson (Victoria, Liberal Party) Share this | Hansard source

My question is directed to the Minister for Communications, Information Technology and the Arts, Senator Coonan. As the minister is aware, the continuation of reliable mobile phone coverage is an extremely important issue for regional and rural Australians. Will the minister please advise the Senate of any government action to protect those living and working in regional and rural Australia from the potential for a premature closure of the CDMA network before the Next G network provides at least as good coverage and services?