Griffin Coal
Brief ministerial statement
Mr Roger Cook (Kwinana—Minister for State Development) (1:06 pm): I wish to provide the house with an update on the state government's provision of support to stabilise Griffin Coal operations to ensure energy-system security for Western Australia and certainty for the Collie workforce and community. I confirm that, as of 23 May 2025, $182.7 million of government support has been provided to ensure stable operations and maintain a secure coal supply. As I previously stated, this funding support will cease in June 2026. I advise that I have recently written to the relevant commercial parties seeking updates on their planning for the cessation of government funding at this point.
The government remains of the firm belief that beyond June 2026, Griffin Coal's future is a matter for the relevant commercial parties. As I have previously advised, if the commercial parties come forward with arrangements to support the stable operation of the mine, based on customers paying a fair price for coal, the government will facilitate an appropriate outcome. This remains the case. I trust that the commercial parties are making sufficient plans for this date, with sufficient time to work with government to ensure that the appropriate processes are put in place, and that workforce and community impacts are addressed.
