Griffin Coal—ICICI Bank
797. Hon Dr Steve Thomas to the Leader of the House representing the Minister for State Development:
I refer to Indian financier ICICI Bank's recent appointment of RSB Partners to seek additional financial backers for the insolvent and foreign-owned Griffin Coal company.
(1) During the period from 26 November 2024 to 15 September 2025, did the minister, his ministerial staff, departmental staff or any government representative meet with or communicate in any form with representatives of ICICI Bank and, if so, who engaged or attended meetings or discussions, on what dates and in what formats?
(2) If yes to (1), what records, notations, minutes, recordings, documentation and follow-up actions were compiled during the meetings?
(3) If yes to (2), will the minister please table them?
Hon Stephen Dawson replied:
I thank the honourable member for some notice of the question. It feels like a Thursday question, honourable member!
(1) On 21 August 2025, an executive from the Department of the Premier and Cabinet met with ICICI Bank representatives in person at Dumas House and the Minister for Energy and Decarbonisation met with ICICI Bank representatives, along with two staff members, in person at Parliament House.
(2) No records were compiled as the discussions were general in nature and no specific agreements or outcomes were reached.
(3) Not applicable.
