Senate debates Questions on Notice
Broadband, Communications and the Digital Economy (Question No. 957)
David Johnston WA, Liberal Party, Shadow Minister for Defence
asked the Minister for Broadband, Communications and the Digital Economy, upon notice, on 17 August 2011:
When did the Minister or any of his ministerial staff first see the text contained in the request for tender and/or associated documents in relation to the Australia Network tender.
Stephen Conroy Victoria, Australian Labor Party, Deputy Leader of the Government in the Senate
The answer to the honourable senator's question is as follows:
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.