Comments were sought by the Federal Government from the telecommunications industry, interested stakeholders and the public on how the Broadband Connect and Clever Networks programs can be designed to deliver innovative, competitive and sustainable broadband solutions for Australians in regional, rural and remote areas.

A discussion paper inviting submissions was released by the Minister for Communications, Information Technology and the Arts, Senator Helen Coonan, on 17 November 2005.

Over 100 submissions were received, including a submission from the Central Ranges Broadband Aggregation Broker, representing the Macedon Ranges, Mitchell and Murrindindi shires.

The Central Ranges Broker submission, made by Macedon Ranges Shire can be found here on the Community Broadband Broker Web Site .

Related Links:

• www.centralrangesllen.org.au/communitybroadband

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