For many farmers and rural communities, poor connectivity means that having no reliable way to reach emergency services or assistance can be an everyday reality. Practical solutions exist that would reduce these risks and strengthen safety for those living and working in rural Australia. The NFF implores this inquiry not only to address the serious risks exposed by major mobile network outages but also to tackle systemic connectivity shortfalls that compromise emergency service access, particularly in rural Australia.
The NFF’s full submission can be found here.
Chrissy Kerin
Stacey Davidson