❓ Mr. Zempilas questions the Department of Training and Workforce Development's contract with Optus for cyber threat intelligence and network security, particularly in light of the recent Optus triple zero outage. The Minister confirms Optus is providing services and that contract reviews occur as per agreed terms.
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I refer to Department of Training and Workforce Development's contract with Optus for the Provision of Cyber Threat Intelligence and Network Security, and I ask: (a) Is Optus currently being utilised for any products or services as part of this contract: (i) If yes: (A) what products or services; and (B) at what locations; and (b) Given the triple zero outage in September caused by Optus: (i) Is this contract being reviewed; and (ii) If not, why not?
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18 November 2025
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Minister for Skills and TAFE
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9 days
(a) Yes.
(i) Services are for the provision of a Network Security specialist in the Perth Metropolitan Area as required.
(b) Contract reviews are undertaken in accordance with the agreed terms and conditions.
(i) Services are for the provision of a Network Security specialist in the Perth Metropolitan Area as required.
(b) Contract reviews are undertaken in accordance with the agreed terms and conditions.
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