❓ The question seeks to clarify the basis for the Minister's claim that Verve Energy was insolvent in 2008-09, specifically probing whether initial briefing notes addressed this issue. The Minister's response acknowledges a briefing but cites confidentiality, suggesting a Freedom of Information request.
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I refer to the Minister's comments in the House on 17 April 2013 that: “So when we came into power in 2008-09, Verve was insolvent”, and I ask:
(a) when the Minister was appointed as Minister for Energy, did he receive a briefing note from the Public Utilities Office, and if yes:
(i) on what date did he receive this document; and
(ii) did this briefing note include any matters relating to the solvency of Verve Energy; and
(b) when the Minister was appointed as Minister for Energy, did he receive a briefing note from Verve Energy, and if yes:
(i) on what date did he receive this document; and
(ii) did this briefing note include any matters relating to the solvency of Verve Energy?
(a) when the Minister was appointed as Minister for Energy, did he receive a briefing note from the Public Utilities Office, and if yes:
(i) on what date did he receive this document; and
(ii) did this briefing note include any matters relating to the solvency of Verve Energy; and
(b) when the Minister was appointed as Minister for Energy, did he receive a briefing note from Verve Energy, and if yes:
(i) on what date did he receive this document; and
(ii) did this briefing note include any matters relating to the solvency of Verve Energy?
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Answered
11 June 2013
Responded by
Minister for Energy
Response time
33 days
(a)(i-ii) - (b) (i-ii) I received a briefing on 20 March 2013 which
reflected the comments made in Parliament on the date the Member cites.
Information relating to that briefing and subsequent document is subject to a
range of confidentiality, primarily Cabinet in confidence. If the member wishes
to seek access to the briefing note or any other, he is encouraged to submit a
Freedom of Information application so that appropriate considerations can be
made under the Act.
reflected the comments made in Parliament on the date the Member cites.
Information relating to that briefing and subsequent document is subject to a
range of confidentiality, primarily Cabinet in confidence. If the member wishes
to seek access to the briefing note or any other, he is encouraged to submit a
Freedom of Information application so that appropriate considerations can be
made under the Act.
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