Notes to the Financial Statements

16. Outside Equity Interests

1. Subsidiary Company - Unicom Research Pty Ltd

   	Consolidated
   	1997 $'000	1996 $'000
   Net Assets	176	192
   Minority Shareholders' Interest	-	-
   The University of WA's Interest	176	192
   Net Profit/(Loss) after tax	(16)	(140)
   Minority Shareholders' Interest	-	-
   The University of WA's Interest	(16)	(140)

2. Associated Company - WANMTC Pty Ltd

   	Consolidated
   	1997 $'000	1996 $'000
   Net Assets	395	250
   Other Shareholders' Interest	263	167
   The University of WA's Interest	132	83
   Net Profit/(Loss) after tax	144	102
   Other Shareholders' Interest	96	68
   The University of WA's Interest	48	34