Letter

In response to Star stuck government warned by security agencies

Outsourcing responsibility

We are regularly reminded of the failure of privatisation /outsourcing all very nice when the outsourced services THRIVE on the built in redundancy in such services as the PMG. I believe that Telstra is still profiting from the removal of the old copper phone lines. The satellite system provided by private companies has helped the government budget bottom line, but like the electricity grid eventually when the services are not up to standard or need upgrading public pressure will force an injection of taxpayer funds.

— Bob Pearce from Adelaide SA