MINORITY REPORT
CHAPTER 6
CONCLUSION
We have reviewed the voluminous body of evidence received by this Inquiry
and have participated in the numerous hearings held. On the basis of our
review and participation, and our careful consideration of the evidence
presented, we strongly recommend that the Telstra (Dilution of Public
Ownership) Bill 1996 be passed by the Senate in its present form. We reject
the key recommendations of the combined Opposition Parties that Telstra
remain in full Government ownership, that the Bill be split and that the
$1 billion environmental package to be funded by the partial sale of Telstra
come from other sources.
We have also made a number of other recommendations set out elsewhere
in this Majority Report.
We urge the Senate to proceed forthwith to pass the Bill, so as to deliver
as quickly as possible the substantial benefits which the Bill will bring
for Australian telecommunications consumers, and for all Australians.
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| Senator Michael Baume |
Senator Susan Knowles |
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| Senator William O'Chee |
Senator John Tierney |