Australia ranks close to the bottom of all OECD nations for internet speeds. Yet both sides of politics talk about us playing an increasing role in the digital economy.
To meet the opportunity we need faster broadband, quickly. So who has the best plan?
In this special edition of CrossTalk Ed Husic goes head to head with Malcolm Turnbull, highlighting some of the weaknesses of each approach.
The NBN is a grand vision but can it delivered on time and on budget? Malcolm Turnbull is suggesting a cheaper alternative but will he be able to deliver on his promise?
Whilst their opinions might not change the minds of those with a hard and fast attitude to one approach or the other, it is refreshing to hear some robust discussion from politicians who clearly have a passion for their portfolio.
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Australia, sporting losers, fake meat and crazy ants
The #fakemeat scandal that is taking Australia by storm.
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Equities rise as Europe’s curves flatten
Equities surge and the Aussie dollar rises on hopes that infection curves are flattening in Europe. NAB’s Ray Attrill says today’s end to the Wuhan lockdown will also be a key dimension over the next week.
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Who pays for a free press?
Has the Facebook saga in Australia demonstrated that social media players yield too much control? Or ha sit demonstrated that the media needs to be smarter about how it monetises content? I don’t exactly see eye to eye with @Profstevekeen on this.
