The confusing thing is he mentioned strengthening ties with Australia with an Australian investor, but then talked about having a bigger club to send players to.
Perhaps the strengthening ties to Australia is more of the same sort of strategy that they have been pursuing with relationships with NPL teams and also Canberra United in the W-League.
As long as they bring in cash, and help relieve the owner's of some of their own personal financial burden - surely all equity partner options are on the table.