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Google's new Australian boss Maile Carnegie has expressed frustration that the broader economic benefits of the national broadband network are not being recognised as the global internet heavyweight has positioned itself behind the high-speed infrastructure project.

Google Australia managing director Maile Carnegie wants the company to be more involved in Australia’s digital economy future. Credit:Danielle Smith

In her first interview since taking charge of Google Australia in July, Ms Carnegie has outlined plans for Google to better contribute to Australia's digital economy.

''I look at the energy around the NBN. At the moment, it's focused around cost. I'd love to talk about the benefits and how we can change the rhetoric, from cost to disruption.'' she said. ''It feels like we could be on the cusp of renewal but I'm frustrated that we're not recognising the benefits.''