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.
The maths of deciding who governs
If nothing else politics is a game of numbers, and Victoria University mathematician Professor John Zeleznikow has cranked the numbers in the final three federal seats to be decided to work out who will form government.
Broadband and Mining, Gillard and Abbott
If the Gillard Government wins this marathon election, it will have been broadband that gets it over the line. That is, unless Opposition leader Tony Abbott's refusal to submit his election promises to Treasury for costing hasn't already handed Labor the win.
Gillard offers independent MPs Quigley briefing
Prime Minister Julia Gillard has offered the three independent rural MPs who hold the key to forming the next federal government a detailed briefing from NBN Company chief executive Mike Quigley in response to their "keen interest" in broadband.
Independents Day offers few NBN clues
The so-called "Independents' Day" at the National Press Club provided few clues on who will form the next federal government and even fewer about what the nation's future broadband infrastructure might look like.
Abbott cuts Nationals out of broadband role
Tony Abbott has consigned the party of regional Australia - The Nationals - to the sidelines for the Coalition's negotiations with three rural independent MPs on forming Government, effectively cutting them out of any discussion on broadband in the bush.
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