❓ Dr. Thomas questions the government about ongoing negotiations regarding the Collie Coal (Griffin) state agreement, specifically seeking details on involved parties and the government's preferred approach. The Minister's response is vague, citing ongoing commercial discussions.
AnsweredQoN 90Legislative Council
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GRIFFIN COAL
90. Hon Dr STEVE THOMAS to the minister representing the
Minister for State Development, Jobs and Trade:
I refer to question without notice 2
asked on 14 February 2023 and the answer that states —
The government is currently engaging
with a number of parties, including the receivers and managers of Griffin Coal
and its lenders.
That was to negotiate the extension
of the Collie Coal (Griffin) state agreement, which is due to expire at the end
of June 2023.
(1) Besides the
receivers and managers of Griffin Coal and its lenders, what other parties,
entities, companies or individuals is the government negotiating with on the
Collie Coal (Griffin) state agreement?
(2) In what
format is the engagement on the state agreement taking place with the receivers
and managers of Griffin Coal and its lenders?
(3) In what format is the state engaging with the
other entities associated with the Griffin Coal state agreement?
(4) What is the
government's ''preferred approach'' to facilitate the
continuation of coalmining operations?
90. Hon Dr STEVE THOMAS to the minister representing the
Minister for State Development, Jobs and Trade:
I refer to question without notice 2
asked on 14 February 2023 and the answer that states —
The government is currently engaging
with a number of parties, including the receivers and managers of Griffin Coal
and its lenders.
That was to negotiate the extension
of the Collie Coal (Griffin) state agreement, which is due to expire at the end
of June 2023.
(1) Besides the
receivers and managers of Griffin Coal and its lenders, what other parties,
entities, companies or individuals is the government negotiating with on the
Collie Coal (Griffin) state agreement?
(2) In what
format is the engagement on the state agreement taking place with the receivers
and managers of Griffin Coal and its lenders?
(3) In what format is the state engaging with the
other entities associated with the Griffin Coal state agreement?
(4) What is the
government's ''preferred approach'' to facilitate the
continuation of coalmining operations?
AnswerView source ↗
I thank the
honourable member for some notice of the question.
(1)–(4) Commercial discussions between the state and
Griffin Coal's receivers, lenders and customers are ongoing .
Government will provide an update on a preferred approach once commercial
discussions are further progressed. As part of the Griffin Coal commercial
discussions, government has met with Griffin Coal's receivers, lenders
and customers.
honourable member for some notice of the question.
(1)–(4) Commercial discussions between the state and
Griffin Coal's receivers, lenders and customers are ongoing .
Government will provide an update on a preferred approach once commercial
discussions are further progressed. As part of the Griffin Coal commercial
discussions, government has met with Griffin Coal's receivers, lenders
and customers.
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