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Labor Avoids Embarrassment Over Potential Broadband DelayLabor has avoided an embarrassing delay in the rollout of its $4.7 billion national broadband network after a crucial piece of legislation was passed at the 11th hour. The legislation, aimed at at forcing Telstra to share information on its existing network with rival bidders for the project, was passed by the Senate tonight. With the Senate not sitting again until mid-June, failure to pass the bill this week would have left the government with little choice but to delay the entire tender process. Telstras rivals say they need the information in order put up a viable bid before the July 25 deadline for proposals. The bill was passed after the opposition decided against using its muscle in the Senate to block its passage. Nonetheless, opposition communications spokesman Bruce Billson accused the government of botching the tender process. "This information is needed by those racing against the ridiculous July 25 submission deadline set by Communications Minister Stephen Conroy," he said in a statement. "Instead of treating this legislation with the urgency the minister claims it warrants, he has left it to the 11th hour." Mr Billson rejected suggestions the opposition has attempted to delay the passage of the bill for political gain. "Senator Conroy has made disingenuous attempts to blame the opposition for further delays as a result of his total mishandling of this process," he told parliament. "We are not impeding the passage of this bill. In fact, without the oppositions assistance, Senator Conroy would not have a bill going through this parliament." AAP Tag CloudExternal InformationAdditional InformationGermany’s Hesitance Slows Technology Cooperation With France...N.J. Court Requires Subpoena for Internet Subscriber Records... Net dumbs us down: Nobel prize winner... Almost Like Having a Personal Secretary in the Kitchen... Where Am I?News Main Page - Business - Labor Avoids Embarrassment Over Potential Broadband Delay |
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