http://www.abc.net.au/news/2012-04-20/newman-airs-support-for-potential-lindeman-is-sale/3962520?section=qld
Newman backs potential Lindeman Is sale
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Premier Campbell Newman has responded positively to reports that a resort in the Whitsundays, in north Queensland, will be sold to overseas investors.
The Financial Review has reported Lindeman Island will be sold for $12 million to Chinese investors.
The resort was shut down by its previous owners, Club Med, in January 2012, due to poor visitor numbers.
Mr Newman says any reopening will boost the local economy.
"Well it sounds like they're going to get a bargain if it is only $12 million and I'm only going on what your figures are," he said.
"We need right now to get investment into Queensland.
"Let's be clear, Lindeman Island was shut down, people had lost jobs.
"I welcome investment from overseas that will create jobs in Queensland."
A spokeswoman for the Minister for Tourism, Jan Stuckey, says there is no confirmation of the sale.
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