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❓ Question regarding payments to Deloitte for the Public Safety Network Strategy development, seeking details on the brief, selection process, timeline, consultations, costs, and potential challenges. The answer provides details on the brief, selection process, timeline, consultations, costs, and potential challenges.

AnsweredQoN 1649Legislative Assembly

Asked

16 December 2025

Member

Mr Basil Zempilas

Portfolio

Science and Innovation

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The Report on Consultants Engaged by Government for the six months ending 31 December 2023, 30 June 2024 and 30 June 2025 confirm three payments totalling $1,094,904 to Deloitte for development of the Public Safety Network Strategy. Can the Minister advise: (a) What was the brief provided to Deloitte; (b) What process was used to select Deloitte; (c) When was Deloitte engaged and when is it expected that the strategy will be delivered: (i) If already delivered, can it be tabled; (d) Are further payments to Deloitte expected for this consultancy: (i) If so, what are the expected costs and the estimated end point for the consultancy; (e) Has Deloitte met with Government over the course of the consultancy: (i) If so, when and with who; and (ii) If not, why not; (f) Who did Deloitte consult on the development of this strategy; (g) When did these consultations take place; (h) Does the work by Deloitte provide estimates of cost and timeframe for implementing the Public Safety Network; (i) Does the work from Deloitte identify challenges and or impediments to implement the Network: (i) If so, what are they; and (ii) If not, when is it likely that the Network will be in place and at what cost; and (j) Are there any further consultancies planned for a strategy or associated activities with the implementation of the Network: (i) If so, what are they and at what expected cost?

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Answered

17 February 2026

Responded by

Parliamentary Secretary to the Minister for Science and Innovation

Response time

1 days

a)      Deloitte was engaged by the Department of the Premier and Cabinet to engage with Western Australian (WA) Public Safety Agencies (PSAs) to develop a WA Public Safety Network (PSN) Strategy, which aims to establish a unified communications network for all agencies. The brief included gathering requirements, developing a technology roadmap, identifying delivery model options and financial analysis.
b)      A competitive tender process in line with WA Government Procurement Rules.
c)      November 2023. The PSN Strategy was delivered in April 2024 and remains Cabinet-in-Confidence.
d)      No.
e-f) The PSN Strategy was developed through extensive cross-agency consultation led by the Department of the Premier and Cabinet and overseen by a cross-agency steering committee. Agencies engaged were the WA Police Force and the Departments of Treasury, Fire and Emergency Services, Health, Biodiversity, Conservation and Attractions, Justice and Primary Industries and Regional Development.
g)   Consultations took place between November 2023 and April 2024.
h)      Yes.
i)       The PSN Strategy is Cabinet-in-Confidence.
j)       $1.3 million was approved at the 2024-25 Mid-Year Review to develop a comprehensive business case to implement the PSN Strategy.

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