Asks about payments to consultants regarding the insolvent Griffin Coal, seeking details on reports, public availability, and ongoing engagements. The question implies dissatisfaction with the government's handling of the situation.

⏳ Awaiting AnswerQoN 1178Legislative Council
Asked
24 February 2026
Portfolio: State Development

Question

I refer to the Government's ineffective outsourcing to find a solution to the ticking timebomb that is the insolvent and foreign owned Griffin Coal, and I ask:(a) what is the total that has been paid to the following consultant firms for advice on the insolvent Griffin Coal, during 2023, 2024, and to 10 December 2025:(i) KPMG;(ii) Ad Astra Advisor;(iii) Sternship Advisers;(iv) Preston Consulting; and(v) Ashurst Legal;(b) what reports have the above groups in (a) provided to Government, and on what dates;(c) in reference to (b), how many of the reports are available for public scrutiny and please provide those that are; and(d) as at 10 December 2025, how many of the aforementioned groups are still engaged by Government, and have any additional Griffin consultants, entities or advisors been engaged by Government?

Answer

This question is awaiting a response from the Minister.

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