LABOR SLOWS NBN ROLLOUT IN BONNER

Labor’s NBN policy will leave residents in Bonner waiting longer and paying more for broadband, Federal Member for Bonner, Ross Vasta said today.

“Under Labor’s NBN you’ll wait longer and pay more,” Mr Vasta said.

“Labor’s NBN policy is to slow down the rollout in Belmont, Hemmant, Lota, Lytton, Manly, Manly West, Murarrie, Tingalpa, Wynnum, Wynnum West and more because they will dig up everyone’s front garden and driveway – despite technologies being available that avoid this.”

“Labor’s NBN policy means these locations could be waiting until 2022 to connect to the NBN.”

“Under a Coalition Government they will have the NBN over the next two years,” Mr Vasta said.

“Monthly internet bills are also set to rise under Labor, because their policy costs $8 billion more than the Coalition’s.”

Under Labor’s last mismanaged rollout, just 61 premises in Bonner were able to connect to the NBN. 

Under the Turnbull Coalition Government, this has increased substantially to 379 premises able to connect in Bonner, with more than 59,500 premises to be connected under the Coalition’s accelerated three-year rollout of the NBN.

Minister for Communications Mitch Fifield said Labor had already tried and failed to deliver the NBN. 

“Under the Coalition, the NBN is hooking up more than 60,000 homes a month, compared to just 51,000 connections in six years under Labor.”

Labor’s last gold plated approach would have added up to $43 a month to internet bills,” Minister Fifield said.

Under the Turnbull Coalition Team, the nbn is rolling out better broadband across Australia in the fastest and most affordable way.

Under the Coalition, the NBN has met every roll out target; it is ahead of schedule and on-budget.

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MORETON BAY DISCOVERY CENTRE TO RECEIVE FUNDING UNDER COALITION

A re-elected Turnbull Coalition Government will assist with the construction and fit-out of the Moreton Bay Discovery Centre on William Gunn Jetty at Manly Harbour Village with $450,000 in funding.

Making the announcement today, Liberal National Member for Bonner, Ross Vasta said the Discovery Centre would act as a vital gateway to the Bay for locals and visitors to the area.

“The Moreton Bay Discovery Centre will be a high-profile environmental education, tourism and community facility that will greatly benefit the local region,” Mr Vasta said.

“It will help the community and visitors to this area understand and appreciate Moreton Bay, its waterways and beaches and the greater coastal region.”

“It will grow local and regional tourism while helping keep Moreton Bay healthy and attractive for generations to come.”

Chair of Moreton Bay Discovery Centre, David Farley welcomed the funding announcement.

“This is a significant project for the city of Brisbane, Moreton Bay and Wynnum-Manly,” Mr Farley said.

“This funding will help complete stage 2 of the project. It will enhance the viability for a number of commercial tourism ventures on Moreton Bay, creating investment and employment for this region.”

Mr Farley said the new Wynnum Manly Visitor Information Centre and Jetty Café at William Gunn Jetty had been operating successfully and the funding would assist efforts to extend the building to house the Moreton Bay Discovery Museum, which would accommodate displays showcasing the natural, social and cultural history of Moreton Bay.

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