MEDIA RELEASE – 2015 Regional Telecommunications Review Report released

The report makes 12 key recommendations, including:
–    improving the availability of mobile phone services, by attracting new investment and better leveraging existing infrastructure
–    establishing measures to ensure the nbn fixed wireless and satellite networks meet the demands of consumers into the future, and 
–    ensuring the funding and delivery of universal service obligations and related standards remain appropriate as consumer preferences change. 

People living in regional Australia rely heavily on telecommunications in their everyday lives and the Government will give careful consideration to the Committee’s recommendations before providing a response.

I thank the Chair, Deena Shiff, and Committee members Su McCluskey, Robin Eckermann and Georgie Somerset for their efforts in consulting with regional Australia and providing their recommendations to Government. I also thank everyone who contributed to the review by lodging a submission or meeting with the Committee.