"We will be gradually releasing in a strategic fashion alternative views, but formally we won't have a policy on this until somewhat closer to the election, primarily because we have to wait," he said. "The electorate by and large won't be interested in our policy until the election and our policy has to be a function of the state of play that we would inherit were we to win the next election."

Let me get this straight: The industry and greater population aren't interested in hearing your policy position on one of the biggest infrastructure projects in the nation's history? Do you really think siding with Telstra and its shareholders is serving the interests of your electorate and the greater population?

Yes, Conroy's plans have serious faults, but simply opposing everything he does for the sake of it does nothing for you, the industry or Australia. It's just mad.