asked the Minister for Broadband, Communications and the Digital Economy, upon notice, on 24 May 2011:

(1) Has the Government decided to conduct a National Broadband Network advertising campaign; if so: what is: (a) the rationale; (b) the budget; and (c) the length of the campaign.

(2) Have any companies and/or agencies been engaged in connection with this campaign; if so: (a) which companies and/or agencies; (b) what is their role; (c) by which procurement method were they chosen; and (d) how much will they be paid.

The answer to the honourable senator's question is as follows:

(1) No.

(2) See answer to question 1.