Kim Carr (Victoria, Australian Labor Party, Minister for Innovation, Industry, Science and Research) Share this | Hansard source

I thank the senator for the question. I am not certain that the commitment was that we would begin connecting this year. When the present government was in opposition, we outlined a program to provide greater access for all students in Australian schools to computers and a curriculum that supports computer programs. Labor’s education revolution was spelled out in detail during the election campaign, and Minister Gillard is in the process of implementing that program. She has already commenced detailed discussions with the states and territories to ensure that every child does have access to a computer. I am absolutely convinced that the program will be implemented fully and effectively in line with our election commitments.