Senate debates Questions without Notice

National Broadband Network


Stephen Conroy

Stephen Conroy Victoria, Australian Labor Party, Minister for Broadband, Communications and the Digital Economy

2:41 pm

As I was saying, Mr Abbott has actually said there will be no money for the coalition NBN plan. They are going to save $50 billion—no money for your plan. The NBN Co. provides detailed reporting of its performance to the parliament and the public. At senate estimates in February, NBN Co. CEO Mike Quigley informed the committee of the initial deployment challenges being faced and experienced by NBN Co.'s contractors. I think Senator Birmingham was present. In particular, Mr Quigley highlighted that workforce mobilisation issues were being faced particularly by Syntheo in Western Australia, South Australia and the Northern Territory. I am seeking further information—

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