FED: Tenders called for $4.7b national broadband project=2

AAP General News (Australia)
04-11-2008
FED: Tenders called for $4.7b national broadband project=2

Optus was critical of the timeframe for submissions, saying it clearly favoured its
rival Telstra.

Optus chief executive Paul O'Sullivan says the government has missed an opportunity
to solve structural problems hurting the industry.

"It is a missed opportunity to remedy the structural issues that have blighted the
industry and held back competition," he said in a statement.

"The compressed timeframe for submissions clearly favours Telstra and the lack of detail
around what information may be provided to potential bidders is alarming.

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