Whatever other complications minority government might create, in communications policy there is a clear path forward, according to Greens communications spokesman Scott Ludlam.
ACCI: Room for compromise on NBN
The Australian Chamber of Commerce and Industry wants much more detail on the cost of the National Broadband Network roll-out, and expects that the political reality of the Gillard Government's razor-thin majority will ensure that detail is forthcoming.
Broadband may suffer mandate problems
New South Wales rural independent MP Rob Oakeshott rained on his own parade in delivering Government to Labor this afternoon, emphatically telling the Prime Minister that "no-one has a mandate" in the next Parliament.
Broadband defines Labor's 2010 election win
The Australian technology sector will get its fibre-to-the-home National Broadband Network after the two remaining undecided rural independent MPs threw their support behind Julia Gillard and the ALP to form the next Federal Government.
Katter backs Tony Abbott and Coalition
Queensland rural MP Bob Katter will back Tony Abbott's Coalition to form the next Government of Australia, announcing his plans ahead of his independent colleagues and fellow kingmakers Tony Windsor and Rob Oakeshott.
D-Day: Independents' election decision likely
The three rural independent MPs who hold the key to formating the next government are likely to make a decision today on whether to back Tony Abbott's Coalition or Labor's Julia Gillard, with broadband looming as a primary deal maker or breaker.
On the NBN: Yes, I drank the Kool-Aid
To the many readers who printed out my last column just so they could set it on fire, I confess: In relation to the National Broadband Network, yes, I drank the Kool-Aid.
Broadband not on Katter's wish-list
Rural independent MP Bob Katter has made public his 'wish-list' of issues he wants addressed by Prime Minister Julia Gillard or Opposition leader Tony Abbott before he is prepared to offer his support to either in forming a minority government - and it doesn't include broadband.
Seven Telco Dwarfs seek wireless distopia
I feel blessed to live in a society where even the most disingenuous are allowed to have their say, unmolested by thoughts of the common good.
Windsor pings Abbott; asks for NBN costings
New South Wales independent MP Tony Windsor says he would be surprised if Opposition leader Tony Abbott doesn't submit his election promises to Treasury for costing, calling it a poor start to discussions he may have with the Coalition over forming a government.
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