❓ Dr. Thomas questions the government regarding the Griffin Coal Mine's state agreement, shareholders, and future supply assurance. The government acknowledges engagement with stakeholders but remains undecided on the best course of action.
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GRIFFIN COAL MINE — COLLIE
2. Hon Dr STEVE THOMAS to the minister representing the
Minister for State Development, Jobs and Trade:
I
refer to the state government joint media statement of the 20 December 2022
from the Minister for State Development , Jobs and Trade and the Minister for Energy on the government handout to
the receivers of Griffin Coal that states —
Griffin
has operated under a long-standing State Agreement which is due to expire at
the end of June 2023.
(1) Who are the current shareholders
of Griffin Coal?
(2) With whom is
the government negotiating the extension of the Collie Coal (Griffin) state
agreement?
(3) If the state
agreement is extended, who will it be an agreement with and who will be the
holder of the assets and powers included?
(4) If the state
agreement is not extended, what alternative action will the government take to
ensure supply?
2. Hon Dr STEVE THOMAS to the minister representing the
Minister for State Development, Jobs and Trade:
I
refer to the state government joint media statement of the 20 December 2022
from the Minister for State Development , Jobs and Trade and the Minister for Energy on the government handout to
the receivers of Griffin Coal that states —
Griffin
has operated under a long-standing State Agreement which is due to expire at
the end of June 2023.
(1) Who are the current shareholders
of Griffin Coal?
(2) With whom is
the government negotiating the extension of the Collie Coal (Griffin) state
agreement?
(3) If the state
agreement is extended, who will it be an agreement with and who will be the
holder of the assets and powers included?
(4) If the state
agreement is not extended, what alternative action will the government take to
ensure supply?
AnswerView source ↗
I thank the honourable Leader of the
Opposition for some notice of the question. I now represent the Minister for
State Development, Jobs and Trade, so I have the answer.
(1) The current single shareholder
of Griffin Coal is Lanco Resources Australia Pty Ltd.
(2) The
government is currently engaging with a number of parties, including the
receivers and managers of Griffin Coal and its lenders.
(3)–(4) The
government is currently considering a preferred approach to facilitate the
continuation of coal mining operations.
Opposition for some notice of the question. I now represent the Minister for
State Development, Jobs and Trade, so I have the answer.
(1) The current single shareholder
of Griffin Coal is Lanco Resources Australia Pty Ltd.
(2) The
government is currently engaging with a number of parties, including the
receivers and managers of Griffin Coal and its lenders.
(3)–(4) The
government is currently considering a preferred approach to facilitate the
continuation of coal mining operations.
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