Portfolio - Media Releases 2010
Conroy’s latest back-down raises more questions about NBN roll-out
December 10, 2010
The Gillard Government’s capacity to deliver fibre optic connections to 10 million Australian premises is in disarray, after it was confirmed just 1000 premises of first-release sites on the mainland would be connected to the NBN by the end of 2011.NBN: The more you look, the worse it gets
December 7, 2010
Julia Gillard must guarantee that regional consumers are not disadvantaged by Government plans allowing NBN Co to offer different deals to Internet Service Providers, Shadow Minister for Regional Communications Luke Hartsuyker said today.Concern at regional Telstra job losses
October 27, 2010
The impact of Telstra’s announcement today of 950 job losses as a result of the company’s new operating model will be felt in regional areas, Shadow Minister for Regional Communications, Luke Hartsuyker said today.Coalition Bill will identify broadband blackspots and target regional areas where immediate investment is required
October 21, 2010
Shadow Minister for Regional Communications, Luke Hartsuyker, MP, is urging all regional MPs to support the Coalition’s Private Member's Bill requiring Labor to release a business case for the National Broadband Network and improve its investment in regional areas.Consumers pay the price for Federal Labor uncertainty on a carbon price
July 12, 2010
Endless uncertainty about Federal Labor’s Emission Trading Scheme is driving up the cost of electricity and placing household budgets under increasing pressure, Shadow Minister for Consumer Affairs Luke Hartsuyker said today.
Coalition’s position on Cooper Review
July 5, 2010
The Coalition will thoroughly review the 177 recommendations of the Cooper Review and present our position in due course.Superannuation drawdown relief overdue
June 30, 2010
Self funded retirees have suffered endless uncertainty because of the Federal Labor Government’s delay in extending the draw down relief being provided for account-based superannuation pensions.
Queensland households face Labor’s huge electricity price hikes
June 29, 2010
Household budgets across Queensland will be under more pressure from July 1 as Labor drives up electricity prices, said Shadow Consumer Affairs Minister, Luke Hartsuyker.
NSW households face Labor’s huge electricity price hikes
June 29, 2010
Household budgets across NSW will be under more pressure from July 1 as Labor drives up electricity prices, said Shadow Consumer Affairs Minister, Luke Hartsuyker.
Same spin, different leader. Existing mortgages will not be protected from excess exit fees
June 28, 2010
Federal Labor’s announcement on mortgage exit fees shows the Hollowmen remain in control of the Government despite a change in Prime Minister, Shadow Minister for Consumer Affairs Luke Hartsuyker said today.
Coalition stands up for small business and consumers by improving Consumer Law Bill
June 24, 2010
The Shadow Minister for Consumer Affairs, Mr Luke Hartsuyker MP has welcomed the passage of the Trade Practices Amendment (Australian Consumer Law) Bill (No. 2) 2010 through the Commonwealth Senate today with amendments giving effect to Coalition recommendations.Bowen’s a headline act, but he comes up short on detail
Reports today that the Minister for Financial Services, Chris Bowen will back down on rules enforcing the Government’s Financial Adviser reforms are more evidence that Rudd Labor is only interested in the headline first and the detail later, said Shadow Financial Services Minister, Luke Hartsuyker, today.
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