When we started our campaign to see Senator Kate Lundy move into the Communications portfolio, there was some critics who argued that despite the fact Conroy has been pushing an unpopular filter down our throats, he’s still unlikely to lose his position thanks to his performance around the NBN and his influence within Labor.
David Braue at ZDNet has penned an excellent piece arguing the benefits of keeping Conroy on the NBN and giving Lundy the rest of the portfolio. Essentially, Braue argues that in an attempt to counter the negativity surrounding the internet filter in the lead up to the inevitable election, splitting the portfolio is the only way for the Labor government to save face. It’s an interesting perspective, and an esecially well written piece. You should definitely read it.
[ZDNet]
Shane
Monday, June 28, 2010 at 10:09 AMWe’re yet to see if the NBN is actually bearing any kind of fruit in terms of performance, accessibility and affordability, let alone if it’s on time or budget.
Splitting the roles might be a good way for Conroy to save face, but one thing is obvious, I think labor is going to feel a lot of pain if Conroy continues to be part of the communications portfolio in any way.
DavidM
Monday, June 28, 2010 at 10:12 AMThere’s an interesting post here casting doubt on whether Conroy is actually pro filter:
http://moderatelyleft.blogspot.com/2010/06/my-theory-on-conroy-and-filter.html
matt
Monday, June 28, 2010 at 10:39 AMGod, the ACL do genuinely frighten me.
moloko
Monday, June 28, 2010 at 10:29 AMIt’s not really the point if Conroy didn’t agree with the filter because he has no fracking idea what it does or what it is for or how to use a web browser or how to unlock a phone.
Anybody with any knowledge at all in this field would of said no Kevin thats a shit idea and a waste of money.
He shouldn’t be allowed anywhere near the NBN
Justin phillips
Monday, June 28, 2010 at 3:17 PMQuick question if the Government sold telstra and made a profit was that profit bigger then the 11billion they will be now paying the privately owned telstra?? Seems like we are being forced to now by a NBN we used to own?
Seamus Byrne
Monday, June 28, 2010 at 3:26 PMNo, we’re paying more to “access Telstra’s infrastructure” than we got from selling Telstra in the first place…