The Govnt can see what is going on just like the previous Govnt...

The Govnt can see what is going on just like the previous Govnt could and the ACCC always has and the expert panel assessing the RFP's can. It is probably only the long suffering TLS shareholder who can't or has been brain washed to follow the "now we are talking" dogma.

A national fibre to the node network started of course as a TLS initiative. It would appear ludicrous that TLS has not submitted a conforming bid for its own initiative. But of course TLS's original goal was not to provide fast/cheaper broadband to 98% of Australians, but was to influence ISP's not to invest in their own ADSL equipment (in fear that FTN would make it worthless) so as to maintain the TLS wholesale monopoly. Fortunately companies like IIN were smart enough to see through the smoke screen and continued with their rollout anyway.

While TLS have the current management they will continue to play hard-ball. Given this is the case it is no surprise the new Govnt will step up to the plate and match them. If you TLS shareholders arn't happy with the continued hard-ball lose-lose outcomes for yourselves and Australia's infrastructure then perhaps its time to change TLS management.