MNS (ASX) Ann: QLD Govt Approves $3.1M Grant for Townsville Battery Plant

Originally posted by robbo24 ↑

Originally posted by sroyle
Interesting that multiple FOI's were requested from Dept. of Premier and Cabinet, at least one request apparently from Clive Palmer. https://www.premiers.qld.gov.au/right-to-info/disclosure-log/2018.aspx
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Recall dispute between Townsville Mayor, Jenny Hill and Mr. Palmer so maybe one and the same?
Statement from Mayor Jenny Hill regarding settlement with Clive Palmer

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FOI email chain reveals Townsville City Council wanted Qld Gov. to sign something for Boston trip despite Imperium's repeated failure to supply requested due diligence info.

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Eventual assistance provided based on staged progress payments closing off Sept 2019 with FID expected mid 2020.

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A further raft of FOI requests also submitted to Qld Gov's Dept of State Development concerning Imperium3 consortium and currently 'in progress'.
https://www.statedevelopment.qld.go...tion/disclosure-log-released-information.html

Somebody really wants to know what went on...
The completed and upcoming FOI requests are very well written. I give them 10/10. It will be interesting to see what info falls out here

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Recall 7 News Brisbane's wildly inaccurate coverage of Boston trip comical at the time.
Disappointment regarding Chuck Stetson still lingers.

In light of email chain revealing Qld. Govs reluctance to even commit to a statement for Boston, 7 News coverage even more ludicrous. Official attendance of journo:
http://www.parliament.qld.gov.au/documents/tableOffice/TabledPapers/2018/5618T961.pdf

Premier outlines position clearly enough for a 3yr old to understand:
“I was in Boston in June this year at the BIO International Convention, as part of my trade
delegation to the United States, where I observed the signing of a recommitment between
Townsville City Council and Imperium 3 should the lithium-ion battery project progress to
construction."

Comments at the time regarding MOU 'recommitment' ceremony:
https://hotcopper.com.au/posts/33517666/single