It may be that these technologies will throw up innovative and effective answers to some of the communications problems presented by Australia’s unique population spread. Developments in existing technologies will be marketed first in the cities where the commercial return is most attractive, widening the telecommunications technology gap between city and regional Australia. The Nationals support the continuing extension of the optic fibre network to regional and remote communities currently relying on wireless and microwave technology.
positive towards equality or social justice, e.g. protection of underprivileged groups or fair distribution of resources