Wouldn’t it be better to spend money on health and education which are the real priorities for the community?
The NBN is infrastructure that will enable improvements in service delivery and productivity in health and education. High speed broadband will facilitate the transfer of medical images, the holding of remote consultations by doctors and the provision of distance training for medical professionals. Broadband services also have the potential to allow people to stay in their homes longer by providing improved access to medical professionals, or medical monitoring services. The NBN will facilitate access to information and services to provide a richer and more diverse educational experience. Also, the NBN is an investment, not simply a budget outlay.
