Labor Government Put Telco Profits Above Lives

Despite urgent Senate warnings in August, The Albanese Labor Government allowed telcos to proceed with the disastrous 3G shutdown, leaving over 1 million critical devices at risk.

While other countries like France delayed until 2028, our government chose telco profits over public safety. Many 4G device owners were surprised to wake up on the morning of the 3G shutdown to find their phone wasn't working either.

I warned about this in August, yet the government did nothing. This is what happens when proper regulation takes a backseat to corporate interests.

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