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Split in Berjiklian Government over environmental issues

A recent visit to Bellingen by Greens MLC Dawn Walker and former Federal leader Christine Milne comes amid revelations of a split within the Berejiklian Government over environmental policy. Source: Coffs Coast Advocate Reports in The Australian suggest Environment Minister Gabrielle
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Leadbeater’s review completed in September

A review into the status of Victoria’s critically endangered Leadbeater’s possum will be completed in September, potentially clearing the way for increased logging in the central highlands just two months before a state election. Source: The Age The decision threatens to wedge Labor a
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Survey says farming, forestry and fishing not positively viewed

Farming’s image has taken a significant dent in Kiwis’ eyes over the last 10 years, although the public is the least positive about commercial fishing and forestry. Source: Stuff NZ The Ministry for Primary Industries (MPI) survey shows an almost equal unhappiness from peo
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Forestry concerns after cyclone Gita lashes NZ

Communities near Nelson, New Zealand lashed by the tail end of tropical cyclone Gita, are demanding action on forestry practices that some residents say are dangerous and unsustainable. Source: Stuff NZ Devastation caused by the storm, which hit a week ago, has left many people on edg
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Forestry to replace methyl bromide fumigation

A significant milestone has been reached in replacing methyl bromide as the standard fumigant for export logs and timber in New Zealand. The Environmental Protection Authority has just released application details for approval of ethanedinitrile (EDN) as a fumigant for log and timber
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OJIFS opens new cardboard plant in Queensland

The Australian Forest Products Association (AFPA) has congratulated Oji Fibre Solutions (OjiFS) on the opening of a new cardboard manufacturing plant at Yatala, in south east Queensland. Source: Timberbiz “OjiFS is one of Australasia’s largest pulp, paper and packaging companies and i
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SA Innovation Hub announced

South Australia, the birthplace of the Australian softwood plantation industry and a leader in forestry innovation, has been strengthened with the launch of a new National Institute for Forest Products Innovation hub in Mount Gambier. Source: Timberbiz The Institute, which will be hos
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Quintis update from the receivers

Jason Preston, Shaun Fraser and Robert Brauer were appointed as receivers and managers of Quintis Limited and a number of its subsidiaries on 23 January 2018 (the receivers). The receivers provide the following update on the progress of the Receivership and Quintiss business. Source:
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ERA reform of State Government business licensing

The Economic Regulation Authority (ERA) has started consultation for an inquiry into reform of Western Australia’s business and occupational licensing framework. Source: Timberbiz There are 700 state government licensing schemes covering business and occupational licences, registratio
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Forests and Wood Products, and Pulp and Paper IRCs

Forest and Wood Products and Pulp and Paper is seeking feedback on the draft IRC Skills Forecasts and Proposed Schedules of Work. Source: Timberbiz IRC Skills Forecasts and Proposed Schedules of Work identifies skills gaps and emerging skills needs within training packages for 2018-20
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