Rod Macdonald

Australia must prepare for the global, digital economy. A smart, successful, Australia must have fibre from east to west. Connectivity is everything

[Rod Macdonald @RodMacdonald1]

This is the 'outback MCG', built for one game that lives on in local legend. A great story and forever part of history #footyfolklore #community https://t.co/kJAAA2va6A

[Rod Macdonald @RodMacdonald1]

@ABCthedrum @bairdjulia if we concentrate on 2 areas we will massively improve productivity in Aust 1. Reducing energy costs thru renewables will drive local manufacturing competitiveness, reduce imports & improve self-sufficiency 2. Fund fibre-only NBN to supercharge teleworking

[Dan Rather @DanRather]

I can imagine no other president in my lifetime failing to address the nation in a prime time speech during a crisis such as this. On the other hand, I cannot imagine another president whose words would be less welcome by so many of his fellow citizens.

[Elaine Carbines AM @elainecarbines]

Let’s not pretend racism does not happen in our country! Thought provoking piece from @StanGrantMOF
When I look at America torn apart, I see my own family and Australia's history of racism https://t.co/9kZLMFqdo2 via @theage

[Rod Macdonald @RodMacdonald1]

Telstra gains $billions for sale of a zero value & obsolete, copper network. No wonder their chief scientist thought the coalition change to copper was a terrific idea. And now waiting for the next payment in their contract...

[nickrosstech @NickRossTech]

Beyond incompetent: "As of March 3, a total of 49,620 kilometres of copper had been bought for use in the NBN’s footprint, NBN Co told The New Daily." #nbn #auspol @TurnbullMalcolm

[Rod Macdonald @RodMacdonald1]

#qanda Germany is planning to shut all coal fired plants by 2038 The “new” 1.5-billion euro Datteln-4 plant, outside Dortmund in west Germany’s industrial heartland, is already nine years late and over budget because of defects that delayed its connection to the grid.

[Rod Macdonald @RodMacdonald1]

Pilbara mining blast confirmed to have destroyed 46,000yo cultural sites - ⁦⁩ ⁦@ScottMorrisonMP⁩ , @AlboMP : sadly, yet another demonstration of disregard for indigenous people, their history and culture #shame https://t.co/IkuxJBElK1

[Rod Macdonald @RodMacdonald1]

#Qanda If trust in our federal Gov’t is to be rebuilt we need guarantees re the new tracking app. Perhaps legislated & guaranteed immunity for any whistleblowers uncovering misuse of data - along with a $1million p.a. pension for life @ScottMorrisonMP @AlboMP

[Rod Macdonald @RodMacdonald1]

Trump's narcissism has taken a new twist. And now he has American blood on his hands https://t.co/40dzzjHraM

[Bill Shorten @billshortenvcuc]

We will look after each other during this crisis. But this virus makes it painfully clear just how exposed we are when we act as a colonial branch office of a global supply chain instead of an independent economic nation. We need to make our own face masks & ventilators at scale.

[Rod Macdonald @RodMacdonald1]

#Qanda do we know why young people generally have very minor health problems with COVID-19 infection? Are there researchers investigating this?

[Rod Macdonald @RodMacdonald1]

#Qanda we have allocated $189 billion to attempt to protect our society and economy What is stopping us testing everywhere it is needed? What is preventing us from doing this? @AlboMP @ScottMorrisonMP

[Norman Swan @normanswan]

Sadly what’s been predicted for two weeks now. Was inevitable if they didn’t do anything significant. They’ve focussed on blocking the borders. But not enough on social distancing which is all that works. Heartbreaking. Oh it would have been so good to have been wrong.

[Rod Macdonald @RodMacdonald1]

Does anyone out there now think that a full-fibre, high capacity #NBN was a bad idea @ScottMorrisonMP @AlboMP @RichardMarlesMP @M_McCormackMP

[Rod Macdonald @RodMacdonald1]

Australian government asks Netflix and Stan to reduce data to avoid broadband overload. 9 yrs ago we pushed for a full fibre network that would cope with 21st century needs. This Gov’t sold the lie and built nbn with obsolete copper #nbn #ditchTheCopper https://t.co/4jDbDTkNbr

[Rod Macdonald @RodMacdonald1]

A big shout out to @superloopnet - they've opened up their plans to unlimited data during the current national emergency Others should follow their lead #connectivityIsEverything especially in these times

[Rod Macdonald @RodMacdonald1]

“Almost 100,000 coronavirus testing kits due to land in Australia...“ Now is the time Aust should be be talking about the social wage as a permanent part of our economy. https://t.co/lO0B5hmFbM

[Rod Macdonald @RodMacdonald1]

@MikeCarlton01 A slowing economy for a number of years, no economic policy, no energy policy, bushfires, climate change and now “the virus”. Canberra still fiddling & bereft of ideas and action. But where is the alternative voice?

[Mike Carlton @MikeCarlton01]

Here’s a confident prediction. The Morrison “government” economic package to battle the corona virus will be:

1) too little.
2) too late
3) directed to all the wrong areas.
4) and therefore almost entirely ineffectual.

[Rod Macdonald @RodMacdonald1]

Sydney council refuses to impose Coalition's 'dress code' for Australia Day ceremonies. Well done Council. The Federal Govt has #LostThePlot with this demand - Adding to their incompetent responses to the fire crisis & climate change ⁦@GuardianAus⁩ https://t.co/4qChDuxiqu