❓ A WA parliamentary question seeks details on Huawei's involvement in government projects related to transport and planning. The answer details Huawei's role in the Radio Systems Replacement Program and its involvement through Optus in a Wi-Fi trial.
AnsweredQoN 4579Legislative Assembly
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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?
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Answered
12 March 2019
Responded by
Minister for Transport; Planning
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, and the Public Transport Authority has entered into a Proof of Concept Agreement with Optus for a free Wi-Fi trial with Huawei supplying off the shelf components including network routers, access points, and switches to Optus.
In relation to projects where Huawei has been specifically contracted by the Government:
(a) Radio Systems Replacement Program
(b) Digital radio system
(c) One of the entities forming the Contractor (along with UGL Engineering Pty Ltd)
(d) System designer, technology provider and system integrator
(e) $205.728 million – design, build and maintenance
(f) 6 July 2018, 2021
In relation to projects where Huawei has been specifically contracted by the Government:
(a) Radio Systems Replacement Program
(b) Digital radio system
(c) One of the entities forming the Contractor (along with UGL Engineering Pty Ltd)
(d) System designer, technology provider and system integrator
(e) $205.728 million – design, build and maintenance
(f) 6 July 2018, 2021
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