Wayne Swan (Lilley, Australian Labor Party, Treasurer) Share this | Hansard source

The answer to the honourable member's question is as follows:

Under Australia's foreign investment review arrangements, proposals are assessed on a case-by-case basis to determine whether a particular proposal would be contrary to Australia's national interest. This assessment takes into consideration a range of factors that vary from case to case.

I found that the proposed acquisition of ASX Limited by Singapore Exchange Limited would be contrary to Australia's national interest. The reasons for my decision are set out in my media release dated 8 April 2011.

I found that the proposed acquisition of Ricegrowers Limited (SunRice) by Ebro Foods S.A was not contrary to Australia ' s national interest . In reaching this conclusion I took into account a range of national interest considerations which are set out in Australia ' s foreign investment policy and took advice from a range of sources including the Foreign Investment Review Board.

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