He sure did and Albo LIED and LIED but thats not unexpected from a Labor party member
Malcolm Turnbull, the Opposition’s communications spokesman, was very impressive in his debate with Deputy Prime Minister Anthony Albanese, despite persistent attempts by host Emma Alberici to cut him off at critical points.
During a debate on the NBN on ABC’s Lateline last night, Liberal communications spokesman Malcolm Turnbull asked Mr Albanese to produce the latest business plan to back his claims on the strength of Labor’s policy.
“It is sitting on your desk,” Mr Turnbull said.
“The company gave it to you only a month or so ago.”
Mr Albanese responded: “That is not right. They have not produced the final business plan.”
Mr Turnbull said: “Oh, I see. Labor keeps the draft stamped on it so you don’t have to give it out before the election. You have got a confession from the company ... and you don’t want to let the public know.”
Mr Albanese said if the government had received it would have to go through cabinet and that could not occur in an caretaker election period.
Mr Turnbull said: “They have undoubtedly received it.”
Mr Albanese said: “No. We have not received the final business plan.”
UPDATE
Financial Review:
Communications Minister Anthony Albanese has admitted the government may not release NBN Co’s updated business plan until after the federal election on September 7, 2013.
the Australian Competition and Consumer Commission as well as internet service provider SingTel-Optus who have long stated that the NBN will be a government-owned monopoly. NBN Co sets wholesale prices and has set a $150 per month wholesale rate for 1Gbps services, on top of which retailers will have to pay access charges before adding a margin.
