Resolution passed 21 June 2007, Votes and Proceedings No 14, item 13 (11).
Standing Committee on Broadband in Rural and Regional Communities
That:
(1) A standing committee be appointed to inquire into the needs of rural and
regional communities in relation to telecommunications (including broadband)
and other technology services and, in particular, to report on the following
terms of reference:
(a) The availability of telecommunications (including broadband) and other
technology services in rural and regional communities;
(b) The benefits and opportunities for rural and regional communities of having
access to telecommunications (including broadband) and other technology
services;
(c) Disincentives and barriers to the provision of telecommunications
(including broadband) and other technology services to rural and regional
communities;
(d) The consequences for rural and regional communities of not having, or not
having adequate, access to telecommunications (including broadband) and other
technology services, having regard to likely future industry and technological
developments; and
(e) Options for encouraging providers of telecommunications (including
broadband) and other technology services to extend services to rural and
regional communities.

(2) The committee consist of seven members comprising:
(a) Four government members;
(b) Two opposition members; and
(c) One independent member.

(3) The members be nominated in writing to the Clerk of the Legislative
Assembly by the relevant party leaders and the independent members respectively
within seven calendar days of the passing of this resolution.

(4) The committee have leave to make visits of inspection within the State of
New South Wales and other states and territories of Australia, but not outside
Australia.