Stephen Conroy (Victoria, Australian Labor Party, Deputy Leader of the Government in the Senate) Share this | Hansard source

I thank Senator Bilyk and all my Tasmanian colleagues for their ongoing interest in the National Broadband Network. The National Broadband Network will ensure that Australians, no matter where they live or work, have access to affordable high-speed broadband. It will create jobs, transform service delivery and stimulate activity in the areas of health, education and small business opportunities around the country. The rollout is already well underway. Services are live in Tasmania, in Scottsdale, Midway Point and Smithton. Five service providers—iiNet, Internode, Primus, Telstra and Exetel are already offering services.