Broadband in rural and regional communities (Inquiry)
This inquiry is a completed Legislative Assembly inquiry conducted by the Broadband in Rural and Regional Communities Committee.
In 2007 the Committee called for submissions and copies of public submissions are available below. The Committee prepared a discussion paper on key issues for further investigation and invited comments to these issues. For further information see the Committee's inquiry into Key Issues for Further Investigation.
Timeline
Referred: 21 Jun 2007
» Final Report Published: 24 Mar 2009
Reports and Government Responses
No records of reports or government responses are available for this inquiry.
Hearings and Transcripts
| Date | Name of Document |
|---|---|
| 23/06/2008 | Public Hearing |
| 01/08/2008 | Public Hearing |
Submissions
View the public submission(s) published by the committee in relation to this inquiry.
There are no details available regarding a call for submissions for this inquiry.
Contact Us
This is a completed inquiry. The contacts below are historical only.
- Primary contact: Vicki Buchbach, phone (02) 9230 3438, broadband@parliament.nsw.gov.au
- Senior Committee Officer: Carolyn Littlefair, phone (02) 9230 2108, broadband@parliament.nsw.gov.au
- Research Officer: Kylie Rudd, phone (02) 9230 2633, broadband@parliament.nsw.gov.au
- Address for written correspondence:
The Committee Manager
Standing Committee on Broadband in Rural and Regional Communities
Parliament House
Macquarie St
Sydney NSW 2000
Fax: (02) 9230 3309
Inquiry Terms of Reference
Resolution passed 21 June 2007, Votes and Proceedings No 14, item 13 (11).
Standing Committee on Broadband in Rural and Regional Communities
That:
- A standing committee be appointed to inquire into the needs of rural and regional communities in relation to telecommunications (including broadband) and other technology services and, in particular, to report on the following terms of reference:
- The availability of telecommunications (including broadband) and other technology services in rural and regional communities;
- The benefits and opportunities for rural and regional communities of having access to telecommunications (including broadband) and other technology services;
- Disincentives and barriers to the provision of telecommunications (including broadband) and other technology services to rural and regional communities;
- The consequences for rural and regional communities of not having, or not having adequate, access to telecommunications (including broadband) and other technology services, having regard to likely future industry and technological developments; and
- Options for encouraging providers of telecommunications (including broadband) and other technology services to extend services to rural and regional communities.
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