Senate debates

Thursday, 24 March 2011

National Broadband Network Companies Bill 2010; Telecommunications Legislation Amendment (National Broadband Network Measures — Access Arrangements) Bill 2011

In Committee

4:29 pm

Photo of Nick XenophonNick Xenophon (SA, Independent) Share this | Hansard source

What I can tell you is that I have raised these issues with the government, the opposition and the Australian Greens. I have not had an opportunity to have a detailed discussion with Senator Fielding about this, but I will raise it with all parties concerned. I think that is being upfront about it. And, of course, you have some of the key stakeholders such as the Competitive Carriers Coalition, Optus and I think Macquarie Telecom who have expressed concerns about some recent amendments, and it is a question of working through those. I want to be upfront with the committee about this, and it may be that I reserve my position with a view to introducing further amendments in relation to those areas of concern.

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