Senator CONROY (Victoria—Minister for Broadband, Communications and the Digital Economy, Deputy Leader of the Government in the Senate and Minister Assisting the Prime Minister on Digital Productivity) (14:13): Yes. As I was saying, the White family said, 'It is nearly equal to what family members— Honourable senators interjecting— The PRESIDENT: Senator Conroy, resume your seat. Senator Conroy, continue. Senator CONROY: As Ms White said: 'It is nearly equal to what family members in Sydney have. That's a great improvement in speed at this stage.' I am aware of more reports of the NBN positively impacting on regional Australia. The interim satellite service offers metro-comparable speeds to underserved Australians at affordable prices, with retail service providers having announced packages starting at around $40. Just this week the Mudgee Guardian reported that Mr Emeny and his family, from Grattai in regional New South Wales, said the following: The internet connection we’ve had in the past was so frustrating that we didn’t even bother to use it … Our download speed … wasn’t even good enough to do emails But not anymore. He said he is delighted with the new service, 'which he estimates is at least five times the speed of his normal satellite service'. (Time expired) Opposition senators interjecting— The PRESIDENT: It is your side that are disrupting your opportunity to ask the question, Senator Fisher. Senator Fisher interjecting— The PRESIDENT: I am not asking you to comment. I will give you the call when there is silence.