Australia returned a Labour Government this week and whilst there is some debate about the likely longevity of that government, at least programs like their NBN (National Broadband Network) are back on track.

The deal-maker that persuaded the Independents to back Labour was a change to the NBN policy that gave priority to rural areas over urban ones. Not only does the deal keep city broadband users waiting longer for fibre-to-the-premises whilst fibre is rolled out their country cousins, it also means that city users will be cross-subsidizing rural users.

Hooray for the common sense that Australian politicians are displaying!  Oh that New Zealand politicians could display the same!  Read more and comment here.