MYEFO 2012-13 - Appendix A: Policy Decisions taken since the 2012-13 Budget - Broadband, Communications and the Digital Economy

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Broadband, Communications and the Digital Economy

National Broadband Network — metropolitan rollout

Expense ($m)
	2011-12	2012-13	2013-14	2014-15	2015-16
Department of Broadband, Communications and the Digital Economy	‑	20.0	‑	‑	‑

The Government will provide $20.0 million in 2012‑13 to improve public understanding, address misconceptions and provide updated information about the National Broadband Network.

These activities will be focused on the five major metropolitan areas, Adelaide, Brisbane, Melbourne, Perth and Sydney, where access to the National Broadband Network will be provided through optical fibre.

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