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The 3G network shutdown is looming, however at this point, there is a better than even chance it will be delayed. Communications minister Michelle Rowland is waiting to find out what the telcos plan on doing for people whose handsets automatically revert to the 3G network to call 000 and has warned them she will delay the shutdown. The shutdown is staggered across the telcos this year, with the last one scheduled for September this year.
Yesterday, a One Nation motion calling for an inquiry into the shut down got up in the senate. Senator Malcolm Roberts wants the telcos to delay the shutdown until the inquiry has completed and handed down its report.
Australians across the country are still relying on the 3G network in life-or-death situations and it is too early to have this essential service turned off.
I’m calling on Telstra, Optus and TPG to stop their 3G shutdown until this inquiry hands down its findings at the earliest.
Review recommendations will take years to implement. Today is the next step in the journey. For the past three months, I have travelled around Australia talking to people with disability and the sector. In just over 12 weeks, I hosted a national tour of 8 townhalls, where thousands of Australians heard, discussed and asked questions about the Review’s proposed reforms and what needs to happen next.
There will be a significant piece of work to collaborate with people with disability the reforms and we are seeking the lived experience of the disability community as we continue to strengthen the Scheme together.
Continue reading…The Labor minister will present the proposed legislation to the lower house this morning. Follow the day’s news live Get our morning and afternoon news emails, free app or daily news podcastThe 3G network shutdown is looming, however at this point, there is a better than even chance it will be delayed. Communications minister Michelle Rowland is waiting to find out what the telcos plan on doing for people whose handsets automatically revert to the 3G network to call 000 and has warned them she will delay the shutdown. The shutdown is staggered across the telcos this year, with the last one scheduled for September this year.Yesterday, a One Nation motion calling for an inquiry into the shut down got up in the senate. Senator Malcolm Roberts wants the telcos to delay the shutdown until the inquiry has completed and handed down its report.Australians across the country are still relying on the 3G network in life-or-death situations and it is too early to have this essential service turned off.I’m calling on Telstra, Optus and TPG to stop their 3G shutdown until this inquiry hands down its findings at the earliest.Review recommendations will take years to implement. Today is the next step in the journey. For the past three months, I have travelled around Australia talking to people with disability and the sector. In just over 12 weeks, I hosted a national tour of 8 townhalls, where thousands of Australians heard, discussed and asked questions about the Review’s proposed reforms and what needs to happen next.There will be a significant piece of work to collaborate with people with disability the reforms and we are seeking the lived experience of the disability community as we continue to strengthen the Scheme together. Continue reading…