Senate debates Questions on Notice
Broadband, Communications and the Digital Economy (Question No. 955)
David Johnston WA, Liberal Party, Shadow Minister for Defence
asked the Minister for Broadband, Communications and the Digital Economy, upon notice, on 17 August 2011:
When was the department first notified of the Government's intention to extend the existing Australia Network contract while additional information is sought from tenderers.
Stephen Conroy Victoria, Australian Labor Party, Deputy Leader of the Government in the Senate
The answer to the honourable senator's question is as follows:
In the relevant Cabinet Minute. Dates of Cabinet Minutes are generally not released by any Government.