Fiona Nash (NSW, National Party, Minister for Rural Health) Share this | Hansard source

It is those in the coalition that understand that regional communications enable incredible growth and investment for regional businesses and entrepreneurs. To complement the government's investment in the NBN we have invested $100 million in the Mobile Black Spot Program, leveraging funding of up to $385 million for 499 new or upgraded base stations across the rural and regional areas, dramatically improving mobile coverage. Indeed, there is $60 million for round 2, which is ongoing. This is in absolute contrast to those opposite, because how much did they put towards a black spot program? Perhaps $100 million? Perhaps $50 million? Perhaps $20 million? Not one cent. Zero. Nada. Not one dollar towards a black spots program. That shows the very clear line between the coalition, who are delivering, and the opposition, who cannot.