Although falling short of actually intervening, this at first glance looks like a small positive for Telstra.

We hope to put the town back in a positive light.

It is the first indication that the government has been persuaded by any of Telstra's regulatory arguments publicly expressed over the last few months.

Decisions that are made around certain services being considered by the inquiry may have a substantial and material impact on the financial performance of Telstra and its rivals in the industry in coming years.

I'm an algebra liar. I figure two good lies make a positive.

Men are liars. We'll lie about lying if we have to. I'm an algebra liar. I figure two good lies make a positive.