Don Farrell (SA, Australian Labor Party, Minister for Trade and Tourism) | Hansard source

Oh, dear, oh dear! Give me some respect please, Senator Canavan. You've asked the question. You don't want the answer. I'm giving you the answer. It helps Australian businesses to trade and invest overseas, and it supports infrastructure development in our region where there is a direct benefit to Australia. It only invests in projects that have a direct benefit to Australia. These projects strengthen our partnerships with emerging economies, grant Australian businesses access to new, lucrative markets and create new research and development opportunities. (Time expired)

Honourable senators interjecting—