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❓ A WA parliamentary question seeks details on Huawei's involvement in projects within the Education and Training portfolio. The answer indicates no direct contracts between Huawei and the listed government agencies.

AnsweredQoN 4568Legislative Assembly

Asked

12 February 2019

Member

Dr M.D. Nahan

Portfolio

Education and Training

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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 representing the Minister for Education and Training

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:
Department of Education
Department of Training and Workforce Development
North Metropolitan TAFE
South Metropolitan TAFE
Central Regional TAFE
North Regional TAFE
South Regional TAFE
Building Construction Industry Training Fund
(a) Nil
(b) - (f) Not applicable

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