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4,760 times below the maximum exposure limit. This is substantially less than 1 % of the
maximum allowable exposure limit (where 100% of the limit is still considered to be safe).


Moreover, all NBN Co equipment has the following features, all of which mini mise the
amounts of energy used and emitted:

   .    Dynamic/Adaptive Power Control is a network feature that automatically adjusts              (’""

        the power and hence minimises EME from the facility.

   .    Varying the facility’s transmit power to the minimal required level, minimising EME
        from the network, and

   .    Discontinuous       transmission,   a   feature   that   reduces   EME   emissions   by
        automatically switching the transmitter off when no data is being sent.

8.8.2 Access

The ProP9sed facility will have restrictions aimed at preventing public access, including a
secured compound fence with a locked gate and warning signs placed around the facility.



8.9     The Public Interest and the Benefits of Telecommunications                                  .-’-

The proposed NBN Co facility will have significant benefit for residents in the Soreen Point
area. NBN     Co believe that the public interest would be served by approval of the proposal,
providing benefits for enhanced broadband coverage in the area.
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8.9.1 Other Benefits of Reliable Broadband Services

There are numerous other benefits of telecommunications connectivity, as follows:                 ".1


   .    There are many educational benefits justifying the implementation of the National
        Broadband Network. Curriculum and data sharing, increased availability and
        accessibility of research materials, and virtual classroom environments are good
        examples. Such elements are particularly beneficial within a tertiary education
        context.

   .    Businesses can, through internet usage, increase efficiency through time, resource
        and  monetary savings. Improved broadband services may effectively             remove

        physical distance and travel time as a barrier to business.
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        Imp,rovements to broadband services may also be of benefit for local employees,
        by "enabling telecommuting and home business. The telecommuting trend is
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        heavily reliant on access to high quality internet services, and is anticipated to
        continually increase in popularity.

The public benefits of access to high quality broadband have been widely acknowledged
for many years. Reliable internet access is now more than ever an integral component, so
much so that its absence is considered a social disadvantage.


8.9.2 Consultation


NBN Co is adopting a proactive, whole-of LGA approach to consultation for the Fixed
Wireless Network in the Sunshine Coast region. Following discussions with Council, NSN
Co have    designed a Communications Plan which outlines the communications and
consultation approach supporting the rollout of the NBN Fixed Wireless network in the
Sunshine Coast LGA.


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