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Ian Birks, chief of the AIIA (Australian Information Industry Association) said the NBN was "brave and visionary" but not without its challenges. <br /> <br />"I'm most excited about the digital economy applications that will flow. Conroy is to be applauded for having the vision to drive this issue through at this level," he said.
Ian Birks, chief of the AIIA (Australian Information Industry Association) said the NBN was "brave and visionary" but not without its challenges.

"I'm most excited about the digital economy applications that will flow. Conroy is to be applauded for having the vision to drive this issue through at this level," he said. Photo: Munir Kotadia
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Photos: Linton, Ludlam let spray on NBN

Mar 1, 2010
At the opening session of the Kickstart Forum in Queensland on Sunday, members of the panel held an extremely diverse range of opinions about the National Broadband Network.

Exetel chief John Linton, Greens Senator Scott Ludlam and Competitive Carriers Coalition's David Foreman and AIIA chief Ian Birks all gave their two cents (see captions).

Kickstart Forum is an annual event for technology journalists and marketers held in Queensland.

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