❓ A WA parliamentary question seeks details on Huawei's involvement in projects across various government agencies and departments within the Minister's portfolios. The answer reveals limited direct contracts but refers to other QoNs for some portfolios.
AnsweredQoN 4577Legislative Assembly
Asked
12 February 2019
Member
Portfolio
Tourism; Racing and Gaming; Small Business; Defence Issues; Citizenship and Multicultural Interests
QuestionView source ↗
For each agency, department and corporation within the Minister's portfolios, I ask: (a) What projects are Huawei currently involved in; (b) What are the nature/description of those projects; (c) What is the role of Huawei (e.g. lead proponent, sub-contractor, technical advisor to Government) in the contract; (d) What is the specific services provided by Huawei for each contract; (e) What is the total value of each contract; and (f) When was each contract commenced and when are they expected to be completed?
AnswerView source ↗
Answered
12 March 2019
Responded by
Minister for Tourism; Racing and Gaming; Small Business; Defence Issues; Citizenship and Multicultural Interests
Response time
6 days
Huawei products and components are used by a range of companies in Australia including Optus, Vodafone and TPG. For example, Optus and Vodafone use Huawei equipment and technology as per of their 4G and 3G networks. In relation to projects where Huawei has been specifically contracted by the Government:
Tourism Portfolio
Tourism Western Australia
Please refer to Legislative Assembly Question on Notice 4566
Rottnest Island Authority
Please refer to Legislative Assembly Question on Notice 4569
Racing and Gaming Portfolio
Racing, Gaming and Liquor Division
17 March 2017 – 30 June 2017
(a) None
(b)-(f) Not applicable.
1 July 2017 - Current
Please refer to Legislative Assembly Question on Notice 4573
Racing and Wagering Western Australia
(a) None
(b)-(f) Not applicable.
WA Greyhound Racing Association
(a) None
(b)-(f) Not applicable.
Burswood Park Board
(a) None
(b)-(f) Not applicable.
Liquor Commission
(a) None
(b)-(f) Not applicable.
Gaming and Wagering Commission
(a) None
(b)-(f) Not applicable.
Racing Penalties Appeal Tribunal
(a) None
(b)-(f) Not applicable.
Gaming Community Trust
(a) None
(b)-(f) Not applicable.
Small Business Portfolio
Small Business Development Corporation
(a) Nil
(b)-(f) Not applicable.
Defence Issues Portfolio
Please refer to Legislative Assembly Question on Notice 4566
Citizenship and Multicultural Interests Portfolio
Please refer to Legislative Assembly Question on Notice 4573
Tourism Portfolio
Tourism Western Australia
Please refer to Legislative Assembly Question on Notice 4566
Rottnest Island Authority
Please refer to Legislative Assembly Question on Notice 4569
Racing and Gaming Portfolio
Racing, Gaming and Liquor Division
17 March 2017 – 30 June 2017
(a) None
(b)-(f) Not applicable.
1 July 2017 - Current
Please refer to Legislative Assembly Question on Notice 4573
Racing and Wagering Western Australia
(a) None
(b)-(f) Not applicable.
WA Greyhound Racing Association
(a) None
(b)-(f) Not applicable.
Burswood Park Board
(a) None
(b)-(f) Not applicable.
Liquor Commission
(a) None
(b)-(f) Not applicable.
Gaming and Wagering Commission
(a) None
(b)-(f) Not applicable.
Racing Penalties Appeal Tribunal
(a) None
(b)-(f) Not applicable.
Gaming Community Trust
(a) None
(b)-(f) Not applicable.
Small Business Portfolio
Small Business Development Corporation
(a) Nil
(b)-(f) Not applicable.
Defence Issues Portfolio
Please refer to Legislative Assembly Question on Notice 4566
Citizenship and Multicultural Interests Portfolio
Please refer to Legislative Assembly Question on Notice 4573
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