Impacts of coal fired power closure
Dear Sir/Madam
This is a request under the FOI Act for the Department of Industry, Science and Resources.
I am requesting all briefing documents, ministerial submissions, presentations, file notes and written correspondence (including, but not limited to, emails, WhatsApp messages & text messages) which contain the keywords “estimated impacts of coal fired power stations [CFPS] and associated coal mine closures” and/or “industry transition framework”
Yours Faithfully,
NC
Dear Applicant
The Department of Industry, Science and Resources (the department) has
received your Freedom of Information request of 1 March 2023 (attached)
for access to:
“…all briefing documents, ministerial submissions, presentations, file
notes and written correspondence (including, but not limited to, emails,
WhatsApp messages & text messages) which contain the keywords “estimated
impacts of coal fired power stations [CFPS] and associated coal mine
closures” and/or “industry transition framework”
This email is to acknowledge receipt of your request. Your reference is
72773.
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Kind Regards
Katherine
Freedom of Information
Information Law Team
Legal Branch | Corporate & Digital
GPO Box 2013 Canberra ACT 2601 | [1][Department of Industry, Science, Energy & Resources request email]
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Dear Applicant
Please find attached correspondence in relation to your Freedom of
Information request received on 1 March 2023.
Should you have any queries in relation to this matter, please contact the
FOI team by email [1][Department of Industry, Science, Energy & Resources request email].
Kind regards
Freedom of Information
Information Law Team
Legal Branch | Corporate & Digital
GPO Box 2013 Canberra ACT 2601 | [2][Department of Industry, Science, Energy & Resources request email]
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Department of Industry, Science and Resources | [3]www.industry.gov.au
Supporting economic growth and job creation for all Australians
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