Response To Media Inquiry Concerning A Third Party.

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A journalist from The West Australian inquired about the Federal Government's handling of Nyrstar, a zinc and lead refiner, following reports that the company faced criminal prosecution in Belgium for allegedly misleading investors regarding its South Australian refinery redevelopment. The journalist sought details on when the government became aware of Belgian Financial Services and Markets Authority investigations, whether concerns existed that Nyrstar misled the government, what representations the company made regarding its limited options (closure or government support), whether this raised governance issues under the Foreign Investment Review Board Act, and specifics on Nyrstar's export production and destination countries. Department media officials coordinated response preparation with the Minister's office, with an internal deadline for providing response lines by end of business Tuesday, 12 August 2025.