[Omaroo (Chris Malikoff)]

As is the case with all of this Bert - there are arguments to support and deny all major points of publicly-funded expenditure - and there are many. We could also stop giving so damned much to Indonesia.

I'm actually reasonably happy with the notion of the NBN itself - if it's implemented correctly and has a solid and purposeful takeup (which is by no means guaranteed) then I'm probably even half good with it. What I'm not happy with is the "management" team at the top who are currently in charge of splashing these funds around with, apparently, little actual managerial or legal skill. Today there is talk within the ranks of replacing our "Managing Director" once again - over the latest of a long string of incredibly expensive bungles. Billions are the "new millions". Doesn't sit well with me I'll say. It's lots and lots of our money at risk so how about waiting until someone with the capacity to manage the implementation correctly comes along first. I'm understandably nervous as I firmly believe that the current crew simply aren't capable of seeing it through - as has been proven so many times now. If this is denied by anyone they are delusional.

Once again Bert - I apologise for contributing to the divergence of your original discussion.