Confucius Institute

The Hon. T.A. FRANKS (15:07): A further supplementary: what is the role of the assistant to the Premier in her duties as a parliamentary ambassador for the Confucius Institute, and does she promote and support the behaviours that have led to their withdrawal in Canada, and the suspension of classrooms in New South Wales?

The Hon. J.S. LEE (15:08): Just let me clarify that every state and every other country have their own jurisdictions and different universities also operate differently as well. As far as I know, many schools and many teachers and students who are undertaking courses within Confucius institutes have praised the Confucius institutes for their work and for their promotion of cultures and language. I have not been told that there are other very adverse comments and feedback so far from the constituents I have dealt with. But, as I said earlier, I will take the other questions on notice and carry out those investigations and bring back the answers to the chamber.