7 Quotes by Helen Coonan

Obviously, under this approach, the scope for mergers would be far greater in metropolitan areas than regional areas, where there are many markets that would already be close to, or at, this threshold,

I have in fact, I'm now informed, received a letter from the ACCC relating to certain aspects of operational separation and providing certain information,

If it's not accurate then it's getting to a stage where - I don't know whether or not this will be the case - but the stock exchange may need to be informed,

The protection of diversity and the maintenance of local content are central issues, particularly in rural and regional Australia, and I am well aware of concerns raised in the past about the impact of media ownership changes on local news and information in regional markets.

Computer users are often unaware that their computers are being controlled by others and used for malicious purposes,

This is about giving rural and regional Australia certainty and confidence that regardless of who owns Telstra, there will be a visible and effective Telstra presence in rural and regional Australia,

So far as I'm concerned Mr Samuel has said that this is a workable model and I certainly don't propose to release the letter.