Synopsis
The NBN being a political project there will obviously be political activity involved in the process. However, there is an extremely business-like approach attached to the project. Nevertheless elections, pork-barrelling and new ministers and governments will no doubt have an influence on the NBN. Some of this will be positive, as a trans-sector approach will require the government to commit other government sectors to participate in the project. While thorough preparation will be necessary for a full national launch two large-scale projects were singled out to form a tangible start to the rollout. Tasmania became the first state where the rollout was commenced, and backbone projects will be launched before the end of 2009 in regional mainland areas.