Smith commits to debating Conroy, Ludlam
- 30 July, 2010 12:42
- Comments 7
Shadow communications minister, Tony Smith, has agreed to go head to head against his political opponents on ICT issues at the National Press Club on 10 August.
The debate with communications minister, Stephen Conroy and Greens ICT spokesperson, Scott Ludlam, will go ahead with Sky News political editor, David Speers, moderating.
It is understood that Conroy and Ludlam agreed some time ago to the debate, but Smith was reticent in responding to the invite from the Australian Computer Society (ACS).
Each speaker will be given a chance to outline their stance on ICT issues and will then participate in a Q&A session.
While the government’s ICT stance is well-known and the Greens have also consistently stated their position, the Opposition has refused to outline alternative policies, except to announce it would cut several initiatives including the national broadband network (NBN), computers in schools program and e-health funding.
Sources close to the Coalition's policy have stated that the party could revive the terminated Opel project, as well as a fibre-to-the-node (FTTN) network.
- Bookmark this page
- Share this article
- Got more on this story? Email Computerworld
- Follow Computerworld on twitter
-
Sell-off angers Dick Smith
-
H-1B workers are better paid, more educated, study finds
-
Microsoft at a loss over Event Viewer scam
-
Samsung Galaxy Y Android phone (preview)
-
Seattle police say 'wardrivers' are hitting small businesses
-
Microsoft Office
-
Windows 7 for Dummies®
-
Office 2007 All-In-One Desk Reference for Dummies
-
Windows 7 for Dummies® Dvd+book Bundle
-
Computers for Seniors for Dummies, 2nd Edition
-
MYOB Software for Dummies 6E Australian Edition
-
Office 2007 for Dummies
-
Teach Yourself Visually Windows 7
-
Windows 7 for Seniors for Dummies®
Comments
GS
Will this debate have questions about Internet censorship and data retention? Or just the NBN etc?
Or will the people asking the questions go soft?
And will Conroy truthfully answer any questions about it without insulting the Australian people?
Actually, will Conroy be there or will he find an excuse to pull out?
Neal Priestly
Even more intriguing.
Will Tony Smith, be sitting on Abbotts knee with Tonys hand up his back?
Still holding a knife to sever our NBN?
Still refusing to dismiss that they will censor the internet too?
Yes, Tony will be there saying, no comment, due to not having any policies.
Bob
Neal Priestly: How easily you're bought off. >>Still holding a knife to sever our NBN?<< What, based on Labor's performance at the State AND Federal level over the last decade makes you think we'll get it anyway? There's a huge difference between promise and implementation.
>>Still refusing to dismiss that they will censor the internet too? <<
So this is as bad as saying that they'll definitely do it, is it? And you seem to be ignoring the times it's been openly denounced.
Besides, even if the NBN would happen, it's not worth laying the foundations for censorship. It's a bribe to shut up,
and one that you've obviously accepted.
Neal Priestly
My goodness fancy me actually having an opinion, which differs to Bob and airing it.
For those of you Bob, who shoot from the mouth first, ask questions later, what I was doing was adding balance to the first comment, who like you, actually appears to have really been bought off.
Why didn't you also attack GS as being bought off? Because he's on your side, isn't he Bob?
Yes labor will censor the internet. We all know that Bob, now show me where the Liberals will not?
The NBN is already here, Bob, have you been napping?
No I will not be voting Labor nor like you Liberal, Bob.
Seems you doubt and dislike the government and to add insult to injury, are gullible enough to promote voting first, asking questions later, of the opposition.
Bob grow up not everyone is as one sided as you, thank goodness. Bye for now.
Duke
How can we get press club membership and accreditation for Mark Newton?
Emmisfor
Lively bunch of comments.
GS is clearly worried that most of Australia is not really concerned at all with an RC filter... But never miss a chance to throw out a few insults, just to prove that it is OK for Conroy to this? Like setting an example? Cool tactic and sure to work.
Neal Priestly was brave enough to bring up a couple of points not totally in line with the anti-filter tribe, and was immediaetly and roundly abused... lol.
Duke, then answer is that question is easy: He needs to have a position in that industry and comply with their regulations/stipulations, then make an application. Looking at his style and statements to date, this would be a joy to the anti-filter tribe and a short-lived experience for whoever hires him, as he has a pretty narrow interest scope.
D Newman
I for one am really looking foreward to this debate as I have a strong dislike for both of them, and its going to be a joy to watch them squirm over their seperate failings in public.
One for lack of clear policy and wanting to stop Telstra seperation, when I say lack of policy, saying we will cancel everything, isnt a policy, and considering the amount of work already undertaken, somewhat questionable.
And one for standing to close to a large electromagnetic field and claiming GOD told him to slap a unworkable filter on that internetty thing.
Post new comment