NBN Bill Passes Senate (Step 2 of 3)

You might remember a government course at University about the path of a bill in the Australian Federal Parliament...A representative from an electorate introduces a bill in the Lower House (House of Representatives) and it is voted on by the whole house, then the bill goes to the Upper House (Senate) for a vote and any amendments, then back to the Lower House (House of Representatives) for a final vote before it can become law.

The legislation for the now $36 Billion National Broadband Network (was $43 Billion but what is $7 Billion between friends) has just passed the 2nd step of 3 steps and is close to becoming a reality...

After five days of parliamentary debate, draft laws that separate Telstra's retail and wholesale arms have finally passed the Senate.

The bill, which allows the telco giant to take part in the federal government's $36 billion national broadband network (NBN), must now go back to the lower house, where it is expected to be approved next week in its newly amended form.

via NBN bill passes Senate.

It is no surprise that that the idea of a Brisbane Broadband Network run by the Brisbane Lord Mayor will be shelved.

Cameron Craig

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