take a look at this , page-5

Also, Sinopec is only buying 60% of the field, not the entire company. This is in the best interests for Australia as they were willing to pay the most for it...

Not too mention that there are so many other offshore oil and gas fields in Australia where there is an Aus company partnered with an international player.

I don't see the relevance of the message other than that it may take a little longer to get approval.