Local calls to remain unchanged: Turnbull
AAP
The standard 22 cent local telephone call will continue with the federal government ruling out any changes.
Communications Minister Malcolm Turnbull admits he has seen a briefing paper prepared by his department on scrapping the requirement of untimed local calls.
But after giving the idea some thought, Mr Turnbull told 3AW on Monday: "It will not happen".
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