Griffin spending in spotlight

QUESTIONS continue to be raised about the State Government’s expenditure supporting Griffin Coal’s ongoing operations.

It has been revealed in parliament that $7.3 million drawn down by Griffin’s receivers has gone to the repair of a broken excavator along with additional mobilisation works to be undertaken in preparation for winter.

Shadow Energy Minister Steve Thomas said the government’s $19.5 million bailout package has gone to a company that’s “all but bust”. “This is a sign of the dreadful mismanagement and the terrible financial position of Griffin, which has endured 10 years of poor oversight,” Mr Thomas said.

Mr Thomas said there is “no way in the