Advice Provided By The Department Of Home Affairs To The Western Australian Government About The State's Decision To Contract Huawei For The Development Of 4G Rail Network Telecommunications ​

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In March 2018, the Department of Home Affairs engaged with Western Australia's Department of Premier and Cabinet regarding the Public Transport Authority's procurement of a Long-Term Evolution (LTE) radio network for Perth's passenger rail system. The WA government sought advice as the procurement process neared completion with an expected contract award to a Chinese technology company. Home Affairs Deputy Secretary Paul Grigson responded on 4 June 2018, welcoming WA's proactive engagement and emphasizing the importance of identifying and managing national security risks to Australia's critical assets. The correspondence involved the Critical Infrastructure Security Programmes Group within Home Affairs and included discussions between senior officials at both the state and federal levels, though specific security concerns and detailed advice provided remain redacted under exemptions relating to national security and personal information.