House debates Questions in Writing
Australia Network (Question No. 530)
Ms Julie Bishop Curtin, Liberal Party, Deputy Leader of the Opposition
asked the Minister representing the Minister for Broadband, Communications and the Digital Economy, in writing, on 18 August 2011:
On what date did the Minister or staff of the Minister's office first see the text contained in the request for tender for the Australia Network contract and/or associated documents.
Anthony Albanese Grayndler, Australian Labor Party, Leader of the House
The Minister for Broadband, Communications and the Digital Economy has provided the following answer to the honourable member's question:
This question is ambiguous. The RFT is the document issued to bidders. I was made aware of its content at the time I was appointed Approver by Cabinet.