$35M Boost for Victorian Online Access and Innovation
Source: Victoria. Minister for Information and Communication Technology. Media Release
"A $35 million package to expand broadband services across Victoria and drive uptake of new internet technologies was announced as part of Innovation: Victoria’s Future, the 2008 Innovation Statement launched by the Premier John Brumby. Information and Communication Technology Minister Theo Theophanous said the Brumby Government was taking action to make Victoria the best place to live, work and raise a family by delivering better public access to the latest technologies. “To boost connectivity across Victoria, $20 million will go to VicFibreLINKS to provide better service through new optic fibre capacity in strategic regional markets,” Mr Theophanous said. The program will promote economic development by driving greater competition in the supply of regional telecommunications services and better skills delivery."