House debates Questions without Notice
Nimrod Resources
Jim Chalmers Rankin, Australian Labor Party, Shadow Parliamentary Secretary to the Leader of the Opposition
2:27 pm
My question is to the Minister for Trade and Investment. What assistance did Austrade provide Nimrod Resources in reaching its agreement with the Chinese state owned Minmetals? Was any assistance provided by Austrade leading up to or on the day of the signing ceremony in Beijing in August 2014 or in relation to any other events? Has Austrade provided any assistance to any other companies associated with Mr Paul Marks?
Mr Fletcher interjecting—
Tony Smith Speaker
The Minister for Major Projects will cease interjecting.
Mr Albanese interjecting—
The member for Grayndler will cease interjecting. The minister has the call.
Andrew Robb Goldstein, Liberal Party, Minister for Trade and Investment
In answer to the honourable member, the Prime Minister informed the House that he had sought all the information associated with the issues that have been raised on the other side of the House. When that information is available, I am sure that you will hear about it.
Jim Chalmers Rankin, Australian Labor Party, Shadow Parliamentary Secretary to the Leader of the Opposition
Have you sought information?