ROUND TABLE WITH SENATOR STEPHEN CONROY

Senator Stephen Conroy was in Ballarat on Friday 12th October to discuss broadband and other ICT issues relating to regional areas.

Senator Conroy began his visit at the Ballarat Town Hall where he met with Professor David Battersby, Vice Chancellor University of Ballarat and Darren Holland Vice President, Student & Learning Support University of Ballarat.

Senator Conroy then addressed the Central Highlands Mayor & CEO forum which was also at the Town Hall.  This gave Mayor's and CEO's from across the region a chance to voice their opinions and questions regarding the current broadband situation and plans and policies for the future.

The Senator then moved on to University of Ballarat Technology Park at Greenhill Enterprise Centre where a round table discussion was held.  This was extremely successful with more than 27 people from industry, Government and local business attending to discuss current issues, trends and policies within the ICT sector.