Turnbull to talk up better web plan

Turnbull to talk up better web plan

James Taylor

September 25 2012

Malcolm Turnbull will speak to residents in Ocean Grove.

Shadow Minister for Communications and Broadband Malcolm Turnbull will visit Ocean Grove tomorrow to discuss improving the region?s internet and mobile phone coverage.

Mr Turnbull was invited to the afternoon tea by Liberal candidate for Corangamite Sarah Henderson, who is aiming to win the seat from Labor?s Darren Cheeseman at the next federal election.

Ms Henderson said residents would learn more about the Coalition?s plan to make high-speed broadband available in the electorate faster and cheaper than the federal government?s National Broadband Network.

?Despite having patchy and inadequate broadband coverage, the majority of the Corangamite electorate was completely ignored in the government?s recent NBN rollout,? she said.

?The afternoon will also be an opportunity to discuss difficulties in getting access to adequate internet or mobile phone coverage throughout the Corangamite electorate. Malcolm and I look forward to discussing these and other issues of concern to local residents.?

The NBN rollout map shows work to install the NBN will begin in and around Ocean Grove, Leopold and Torquay within the next three years.

Ms Henderson said Mr Turnbull would also speak at a communications and broadband forum she is hosting in Geelong tomorrow.

Mr Turnbull launched a national broadband survey yesterday but said the Coalition could not reveal its fully-costed alternative to the NBN until after the election.

The afternoon tea will be held at Club Grove, The Terrace, Ocean Grove from 3.30-4.30pm tomorrow. RSVP by calling 5243 1508 or emailing sarah.henderson@vic.liberal.org.au.

Source: http://m.surfcoasttimes.com.au/news/community/2012/09/25/turnbull-to-talk-up-better-web-plan/

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