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2026-07-11 00:04 UTC
In 1989, the Australian Telecommunications Commission was restructured into a corporation. That's when the rot set in.
“The world is gradually recovering from the mania for privatisation …”
https://www.theguardian.com/commentisfree/2026/jul/09/telstras-triple-zero-failure-is-a-result-of-prioritising-neoliberal-competition-and-reaping-none-of-its-benefits
#AusPol #telecommunications #PublicGood #DePrivatisation
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@Old_IT_geek@techhub.social 2026-07-11 00:54
@DropBear@theblower.au I beg to differ, the privatisation mindset is still firmly entrenched in both Labor, Liberals and the Productivity commission. Telstra will get a slap on the wrist just like Optus and business as usual will recommence.