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) (14:10): On Monday I had the great pleasure to visit Armidale in New South Wales. Opposition senators interjecting— Senator CONROY: Yes, that is where I was. I met with local businesses preparing to use the NBN to expand their businesses into new markets and offer better service to their customers. I also visited the University of New England's smart farm in using NBN fixed wireless to boost productivity for farmers. Senator Brandis interjecting— Senator CONROY: Farmers can interact with experts via videoconference, share with them rich data on climate— Senator Brandis interjecting— Senator CONROY: You are a moron. The PRESIDENT: Order! Senator Conroy, withdraw that, please. Senator CONROY: I withdraw, Mr President; I apologise. I launched construction of the Tablelands Clinical School. This $12.5 million facility will enable students to use the NBN to learn from the world's leading medical experts at the University of California, Irvine, and other facilities around the— (Time expired)