House debates

Wednesday, 19 March 2008

Questions without Notice

Beijing AustChina Technology

2:36 pm

Photo of Andrew RobbAndrew Robb (Goldstein, Liberal Party, Shadow Minister for Foreign Affairs) Share this | | Hansard source

My question is to the Minister for Finance and Deregulation, representing the Minister for Superannuation and Corporate Law. Can the Minister for Finance and Deregulation confirm that the Australian arm of Beijing AustChina Technology is a one dollar company and that its principal place of business is a suburban house in the Sydney suburb of Warriewood? Will the minister for finance disclose all information held by the Australian Securities and Investments Commission on AustChina Technology, including its relationship with a Chinese parent company?

Photo of Lindsay TannerLindsay Tanner (Melbourne, Australian Labor Party, Minister for Finance and Deregulation) Share this | | Hansard source

I thank the honourable member for his question. I cannot confirm any of those matters. I am happy to refer them to the Minister for Superannuation and Corporate Law for further advice.

Photo of Brendan NelsonBrendan Nelson (Bradfield, Liberal Party, Leader of the Opposition) Share this | | Hansard source

Mr Speaker, I rise on a point of order. I ask the minister to report that information to the House.