CHINA TRADE LINKS

The Hon. A. BRESSINGTON (14:57): I have a supplementary, sir. Given the minister's answer—and not a definite answer, because we are not talking foreign investment but foreign ownership that is the concern—can the minister confirm or deny that these properties, vineyards and primary production areas are not going to be sold off to the Chinese government, given the concern that foreign ownership by China means the Chinese government owns sovereign land in this state and in this country?

The Hon. G.E. GAGO (Minister for Agriculture, Food and Fisheries, Minister for Forests, Minister for Regional Development, Minister for the Status of Women, Minister for State/Local Government Relations) (14:57): I have already answered the question, Mr President, and this government supports foreign investment in this state, as well as in this country.