Energy Minister AngusTaylorMP says the federal government’s proposed digital business reforms are concerned with empowering customers and businesses through the use of digital technologies and will make the economy 'more productive'.
Energy Minister Angus Taylor says the federal government’s proposed digital business reforms are concerned with empowering customers and businesses through the use of digital technologies and will make the economy "more productive".
“It’s really crucial that we see the efficiency and gains that we can get from digital,” Mr Taylor told Sky News host Chris Kenny. Mr Taylor said “ will make it much easier for you to control your own data and move between supply, so if you want to switch electricity suppliers, you can do it very quickly and easily, you can compare plans quickly and easily. “These reforms are all about empowering customers, empowering businesses, by using digital technologies.
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