Steve_Dalby

I don't like either of those options. Perhaps have them both in a cage and we'll sell tickets to watch.

NBN policy is in flux (no that's not a spelling mistake) Neither the LNP or the Labor party seem to know why the NBN is important. So the only schoolyard conversation is along the lines of "you stink" "no you stink more", rather than focusing on

• Job creation,

• Export opportunities

• Regional development

• Industry development

• Social dividends (education, health, etc)

Have you seen those conversations from any of our political leaders, in the context of NBN ? No, Me neither.

I think the general community understands the value of the NBN - Tony Windsor certainly did. It would be really excellent if Cabinet saw it as an enabler for economic growth, rather than a cost that had to be cut.

Why is it do you think that in Australia we have a small offering of service providers that tend to offer only 1 or 2 of these things?

• The owners of the content control this. They decide where the content is allowed.

• Australia is a small market and are low on US investors priority lists.

• Fetch is growing and gaining traction, but it's still linear, consumers want to watch what they want when they want. Neither Foxtel nor Fetch currently address that style of demand.

• Foxtel is on borrowed time.

• Have a chat to George Brandis and ask him why he doesn't consult more widely. He'll ignore you, but you should still ask.

Outlaw geo-blocking. Simultaneous release dates. Equitable pricing across jurisdictions.

The demise of Blockbuster is indicative of failure to adapt to change.
These guys are not isolated, think Australia Post; free to air TV; bricks and mortar Retail; airlines; film photography; bookstores.
Adapt or die, dudes, it's the internet.