Election 2010 - the ICT vote Election 2010 - the ICT vote

Julia Gillard’s Australian Labor Party gave us the National Broadband Network and the controversial internet filter, now on hold until after the polls close on August 21.

Tony Abbott says his Coalition will wind back the NBN but as the party that first raised the notion of online censorship it’s likely that measure will receive bipartisan support no matter who sits in the Lodge next month.

To help you decide how to cast your ballot we compile the latest news and views from the IT industry on topics such as the NBN, net filter, telecommunications regulation, IT and tax incentives to help individuals and small businesses stay on their feet.

Business leaders unite to defy Canberra's bullies

Business leaders unite to defy Canberra's bullies

Ready to speak out over NBN, tax reform and carbon tax.
Brett Winterford Oct 6 2010 4:10PM Financial Services
Industry ‘relieved’ over NBN

Industry ‘relieved’ over NBN

Gillard welcomed but changes needed.
Liz Tay , Ry Crozier Sep 7 2010 8:31PM Telco/ISP
NBN Co back in business

NBN Co back in business

Gillard, Coalition, Greens have their say.
Liz Tay , Ry Crozier Sep 7 2010 6:22PM Telco/ISP
Labor wins broadband election

Labor wins broadband election

Independents back Gillard minority Government.
Liz Tay , Ry Crozier Sep 7 2010 3:38PM Telco/ISP
Katter swings to Coalition

Katter swings to Coalition

Announcement catches Australia off-guard.
Ry Crozier Sep 7 2010 2:19PM Strategy
ALP wins Wilkie's support for poker machine tech

ALP wins Wilkie's support for poker machine tech

Smartcards to curb problem gambling.
Liz Tay Sep 2 2010 4:47PM Strategy
Windsor challenges Gillard on NBN price tag

Windsor challenges Gillard on NBN price tag

Independents want NBN costs broken down into bite-sized pieces.
Matthew Sadler Aug 25 2010 4:22PM Telco/ISP
Analysis: Did the NBN rollout plan win seats?

Analysis: Did the NBN rollout plan win seats?

Yes in Tassie, a resounding no on the mainland.
Brett Winterford Aug 23 2010 2:06PM Networking
Election outcome to favour bush broadband

Election outcome to favour bush broadband

Independents are NBN believers.
Brett Winterford Aug 22 2010 4:28PM Networking
IIA throws support behind NBN

IIA throws support behind NBN

Weighs in on “Broadband Election”.
Liz Tay Aug 19 2010 3:41PM Telco/ISP
Democrats leave IT policy to the wire

Democrats leave IT policy to the wire

No time for more than a brief outline.
Ry Crozier Aug 19 2010 12:20PM Telco/ISP
Gillard promises video doctors with NBN

Gillard promises video doctors with NBN

GP after-hours helpline to launch in July 2012.
Liz Tay Aug 17 2010 10:33AM Strategy
Report: Where to find the NBN's missing billions

Report: Where to find the NBN's missing billions

Parliamentary Library does the numbers on Labor's NBN funding.
Brett Winterford Aug 16 2010 3:48PM Financial Services
Greens announce cyber-safety policy

Greens announce cyber-safety policy

‘Draws from the same pool’ as Coalition on filtering policy.
Liz Tay Aug 16 2010 3:06PM Telco/ISP
Business leaders unimpressed by Coalition broadband plans

Business leaders unimpressed by Coalition broadband plans

TCNZ, Bank Of Queensland want higher speeds.
Angus Kidman Aug 12 2010 11:46AM Networking
NBN Co tests fibre network to 1 Gbps

NBN Co tests fibre network to 1 Gbps

ALP buoyed by NBN Co announcement.
Brett Winterford Aug 12 2010 11:04AM Networking
Coalition announces $100.5m cyber-safety plan

Coalition announces $100.5m cyber-safety plan

Cyber-safety policy announced.
Liz Tay Aug 11 2010 5:21PM Security
Election10: How to choose Australia's next broadband network

Election10: How to choose Australia's next broadband network

We compare the broadband policies of the major parties.
Brett Winterford Aug 11 2010 2:07PM Networking
Abbott "no Bill Gates" on broadband policy

Abbott "no Bill Gates" on broadband policy

Leaves the technical stuff to his Comms Minister.
Ry Crozier Aug 11 2010 7:33AM Telco/ISP
Costings: Only $150m on backhaul in Coalition's first term

Costings: Only $150m on backhaul in Coalition's first term

Will deliver at "snail's pace", says Conroy.
Ry Crozier Aug 10 2010 4:47PM Networking

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