Government seeks comment on National Broadband Network Company draft laws

The National Broadband Network is one step closer with the release by the Federal Government of exposure drafts of legislation for the ownership and governance of the National Broadband Network Company (NBN Co) and access to the wholesale services it will provide.

The Federal Government's intention in releasing the drafts is to garner feedback and, where necessary, refine the legislative scheme for the National Broadband Company, so this is an important opportunity for the sector to influence the future shape of the National Broadband Network and its operations.

Key features of the ownership, governance and sale arrangements for NBN Co

Under the exposure draft of the National Broadband Network Companies Bill 2010: