The initial priority locations to receive investment are Emerald and Longreach, Queensland; Geraldton, Western Australia; Darwin, Northern Territory; Broken Hill, New South Wales; Victor Harbor, South Australia;South West Gippsland, Victoria.
A competitive tender to construct, operate and maintain the backbone links was called today – with construction expected to begin by September.
"The Government is moving rapidly to deliver the National Broadband Network and will start work on high-speed infrastructure for an initial six priority regional locations," Conroy said.
"This immediate action will result in new high-speed backbone links to stimulate competition and better broadband services in regional Australia.
"Submissions from a wide range of stakeholders have helped the Government identify the first six priority locations for these initial backbone infrastructure investments.





