❓ A WA parliamentary question sought details on Huawei's involvement in projects across various government agencies. The answer largely indicated no direct contracts, referring to other QoNs for some departments.
AnsweredQoN 4576Legislative Assembly
Asked
12 February 2019
Member
Portfolio
Treasurer; Minister for Finance; Aboriginal Affairs; Lands
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
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 part of their 4G and 3G networks. In relation to projects where Huawei has been specifically contracted by the Government:
Department of Treasury
(a) Nil
(b-f) Not applicable
Department of Finance
(a) Nil
(b-f) Not applicable
Western Australia Treasury Corporation
(a) Nil
(b-f) Not applicable
Economic Regulation Authority
(a) Nil
(b-f) Not applicable
Department of Planning, Lands and Heritage
Please refer to Legislative Assembly question on notice 4579.
Aboriginal Policy and Coordination Unit
Please refer to Legislative Assembly Question on Notice 4566.
Government Employees Superannuation Board
(a) Nil
(b-f) Not applicable
Fire and Emergency Services Superannuation Fund
(a) Nil
(b-f) Not applicable
Insurance Commission of Western Australia
(a) Nil
(b-f) Not applicable
Office of the Auditor General
(a) Nil
(b-f) Not applicable
Department of Local Government, Sport and Cultural Industries
Please refer to Legislative Assembly Question on Notice 4573.
Landcorp
(a) Nil
(b-f) Not applicable
Landgate
(a) Nil
(b-f) Not applicable
Department of Treasury
(a) Nil
(b-f) Not applicable
Department of Finance
(a) Nil
(b-f) Not applicable
Western Australia Treasury Corporation
(a) Nil
(b-f) Not applicable
Economic Regulation Authority
(a) Nil
(b-f) Not applicable
Department of Planning, Lands and Heritage
Please refer to Legislative Assembly question on notice 4579.
Aboriginal Policy and Coordination Unit
Please refer to Legislative Assembly Question on Notice 4566.
Government Employees Superannuation Board
(a) Nil
(b-f) Not applicable
Fire and Emergency Services Superannuation Fund
(a) Nil
(b-f) Not applicable
Insurance Commission of Western Australia
(a) Nil
(b-f) Not applicable
Office of the Auditor General
(a) Nil
(b-f) Not applicable
Department of Local Government, Sport and Cultural Industries
Please refer to Legislative Assembly Question on Notice 4573.
Landcorp
(a) Nil
(b-f) Not applicable
Landgate
(a) Nil
(b-f) Not applicable
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