How Australia Bungled Its $36B High-Speed Internet Rollout

Re:How Australia Bungled Its $36B High-Speed Internet Rollout by jamesrcole on Friday May 12, 2017 @07:54AM (#14323152)

I think there's lots of contributing factors. Not just the politicians. We should remember a lot of what the politicians say and do is driven by what will help them get re-elected -- i.e. by what the populace in general thinks is important.

(I am not saying "oh it's not the fault of the politicians, it's the fault of the populace" -- see my opening sentence that I think there's a lot of contributing factors. And each of these can go several layers deep).

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Re:How Australia Bungled Its $36B High-Speed Internet Rollout by Khaine on Friday May 12, 2017 @10:24AM (#14324164)

For most voters, faster internet isn't one of their top concerns. Depending on the voter demographic it is more likely:

Young People * Housing Affordability * Uni Fees * Centrelink * Employment * Climate change

Middle Aged People * Super * Eduction * Health * Taxation * Infrastructure

Old People * Pension * Health

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