The potential $3.2 billion taxpayer 'gift' for Telstra and Optus

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The potential $3.2 billion taxpayer 'gift' for Telstra and Optus

Tuesday 1st July 2025, 6:42PM

Spectrum worth billions of dollars is likely to be rolled over to existing holders rather than auctioned, potentially costing taxpayers billions and the chance of increased competition in telecommunications, critics say.

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