Except the $30 Billion did have to do with the NBN. NNBN Co wanted access to that nationwide system of cables, ducts, phone exchanges and other infrastructure

Except the $30 Billion did have to do with the NBN. NNBN Co wanted access to that nationwide system of cables, ducts, phone exchanges and other infrastructure to form the basis of its network as it would make the build faster, cheaper and avoid duplicating assets [1]. Also please note that the deal was made by Labor and not by the Liberals. [1] http://www.smh.com.au/business/telstras-nbn-deal--what-it-means-20110622-1gg5a.html http://www.smh.com.au/business/telstras-nbn-deal--what-it-me...