To: Portfolio Committee on Communications
On: 06 Mar 2002

With the publication of the MDDA Bill, the NAB is pleased to note that a number of our previous concerns have been addressed. We do, however, have some remaining issues of concern. Our comments fall into three broad areas: Firstly, we are concerned that the powers granted to the Minister by the Bill reduce the MDDA’s independence from government. Secondly, we believe the mandate of the MDDA could, in some instances be more clearly defined. The NAB is of the view that the MDDA’s priority should be rolling out support to deserving entities and projects and that the law should make this clear. Lastly, certain terminology used in the Bill requires clarification.

With the publication of the MDDA Bill, the NAB is pleased to note that a number of our previous concerns have been addressed. We do, however, have some remaining issues of concern. Our comments fall into three broad areas: Firstly, we are concerned that the powers granted to the Minister by the Bill reduce the MDDA’s independence from government. Secondly, we believe the mandate of the MDDA could, in some instances be more clearly defined. The NAB is of the view that the MDDA’s priority should be rolling out support to deserving entities and projects and that the law should make this clear. Lastly, certain terminology used in the Bill requires clarification.

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