Mobile Black Spot Program

In reply to Mr GARDNER (Morialta) (3 August 2016). (Estimates Committee B)

The Hon. K.J. MAHER (Minister for Employment, Minister for Aboriginal Affairs and Reconciliation, Minister for Manufacturing and Innovation, Minister for Automotive Transformation, Minister for Science and Information Economy):

1. I am advised that the locations of Funded Base Stations and Funding recipients were expected to be announced by the Federal Government in early-mid September 2016. To date the federal government have not made an announcement.

2. I am also advised that the Department of State Development engaged Optimi Digital to assist the State Government with its participation in Round 2 of the Mobile Black Spot Programme. The value of the consultancy was $20,000 ex GST.