The Government has offered Australia's three mobile operators, and vividwireless, renewal of their existing spectrum allocated on 15 year licences in the late 90s and early 2000s at set prices, while the Government expects to rake in $3 billion.
He previously served as chairman of the Prime Minister's Energy Task Force, and was associate secretary of the Department of Prime Minister and Cabinet. Other career highlights include being secretary of the Department of Industry, Science and Resources, and executive director of the Resources and Energy Group.
"Russell has worked at very senior levels of both the government and private sectors," said Livingstone.
"He has a wealth of experience in the energy sector, an area of the economy confronting challenges similar to those facing the regulated telecommunications industry."
Livingstone also acknowledged the contribution of retiring board member Charles Macek.
"With hard work and great insight, Charles has helped guide the Board through eight years of enormous change at Telstra. His acknowledged authority in corporate governance has served the Board well on many important occasions," she said.
The appointments of Higgins and Vamos are effective from September 15, but are subject to endorsement at the company's AGM on November 4.
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