EDITOR'S NOTE

Good afternoon,

After burning the candle at both ends to get the NBN Companies and Access bills through the Senate last week, the Federal Government today attempted to clear them through the lower house again. That's where the fun began.

The Coalition managed to stave off debate for over fours hours. Then the Government was accused of treading water while it wooed the independents to support the Senate-amended bills and oppose Coalition-led amendments. Stay tuned for more.

-- Ry Crozier

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TODAY ON ITNEWS

By Neerav Bhatt | March 28, 2011

Five times more online votes than anticipated.

By Ry Crozier | March 28, 2011

West coast expansion.

By Ry Crozier | March 28, 2011

Debate moves forward.

By Ry Crozier | March 28, 2011

Coalition amendments cause stir.

By Ry Crozier | March 28, 2011

Plans fresh round of amendments.

By Liz Tay | March 28, 2011

Banking security considered a 'laughing stock'.

By Staff Writer | March 28, 2011

Paste bin postings attempt to prove hacking feat.

By Liam Tung | March 28, 2011

Claims that piracy creates "unfair competition" between rivals.

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