Senate debates Questions on Notice
Broadband, Communications and the Digital Economy (Question No. 1802)
Eric Abetz Tasmania, Liberal Party, Shadow Minister for Employment and Workplace Relations
asked the Minister for Broadband, Communications and the Digital Economy, upon notice, on 5 April 2012:
Can a detailed description be provided of the nature of the content or stories aired on the Australia Network during the 4 pm news segment that was broadcast to Vietnam on Wednesday 4 April 2012.
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:
The Australia Network rebroadcasts ABC News 24's 7pm news bulletin at this time. On 4 April 2012, ABC News 24 crossed to coverage of a Community Cabinet meeting at this time and this feed was rebroadcast on the Australia Network.