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Why the Telstra CEO is worried about next year’s federal election

Telstra boss Vicki Brady said long-term thinking was needed in Canberra, something that could be difficult if neither party has a majority in parliament.

Copy link Copied Copy link Copied Subscribe to gift this article Gift 5 articles to anyone you choose each month when you subscribe. Already a subscriber? Login Business leaders are sweating over a possible minority parliament after next year’s federal election, warning politicians against short-term thinking and messy instability. Telstra boss Vicki Brady said on Thursday that if neither party wins a majority at the poll, which is expected by May, it could undermine economic management and investment in much-needed infrastructure.

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