Locals are strongly encouraged to nominate mobile phone black spot locations in their area to help inform the roll-out of the next round of the Coalition’s $220 million Mobile Black Spot Program.

The Minister for Regional Services, Senator Bridget McKenzie, has invited all federal members of Parliament and local councils to make submissions on behalf of their constituents. 

The database is open for two more weeks so contact my office to nominate any mobile black spot areas as soon as possible.  

This presents a real opportunity for mobile operators to invest in our area through the program. 

The nominations will support round 4 of the program which will look to provide new or improved mobile coverage in areas where there are clear economic and social benefits.

Round 4 will also look to target medical, educational and emergency services facilities, as well as along key transport routes and in towns that experience seasonal demand due to tourism.

The federal Coalition government will invest $25 million to deliver round 4 of the program and will soon call for applications from carriers to be selected through a competitive process. The Coalition is also calling for nominations from state and territory governments.

You can send through a nomination to me at david.gillespie.mp@aph.gov.au. For more information on the program visit: communications.gov.au/mbsp.