The economic loss to transport companies and flow-on effect on agricultural and mining companies will absolutely impact on productivity, and it will certainly frustrate mums and dads who simply want to take their kids to school or to sport.

“Regional Australians need more than a sneaky shifting of the consultation dial, pretending nothing was amiss here,” Dr Webster said.

“The Albanese Labor Government’s proposal could see the default speed limit in regional Australia drop from 100 kilometres per hour to as low as 70 kilometres an hour,” Dr Webster said.

TOPICS: regional telecommunications, mobile coverage, 3g shutdown, Triple Zero, speed limits, regional roads, short consultation period, Local Roads and Community Infrastructure program

TOPICS: Default road speed limit reduction federal consultation, road safety, consultation with regional Australians, Local Roads and Community Infrastructure program

The Senate committee report recommended that Government help customers with lost mobile coverage after the 3G shutdown through subsidies, boosters and low-earth orbit satellite equipment.

TOPICS: Local government, regional road speed limits, connectivity, Barnaby Joyce, Net Zero

Discussion on The Nationals, One Nation, Barnaby Joyce's future in politics and regional television

“The Nationals stand with regional shires and residents pushing for real solutions to help more Australians achieve the great Australian dream of home ownership.”