February 8, 2013

Conroy intimidating telcos, Turnbull says

Just another example of a totalitarian government running amok. GC.Ed.

COMMUNICATIONS Minister Stephen Conroy has been accused of bullying and intimidating telecommunications bosses, after attacking the Vodafone chief for questioning government policy.

Senator Conroy has compared Vodafone Australia boss Bill Morrow to unpopular former Telstra boss Sol Trujillo, after he questioned the government's commitment to the universal service obligation.

Read more:http://www.dailytelegraph.com.au/news/breaking-news/conroy-intimidating-telcos-turnbull-says/story-e6freuz0-1226573163797
Geoff Crocker
By Geoff Crocker
08/02/2013 8:54:46 AM | Australian Labor Party, Communism, Policy

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imacca
1.

Bill Morrow better run out and get some red undies then!! :)

Posted by: imacca | February 9, 2013 at 10:59 PM

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