Why Aussie Internet is behind the times...

This article from The Age talks about why our internet is measly compared to other places in the world.

http://www.theage.com.au/news/wireless--broadband/why-does-our-internet-cost-so-much/2007/07/23/1185043035992.html

It comes down to money and the distance we are from others in the end...how can we get the Prime Minister addicted to the internet so that he will spend lots on infrastructure?