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Exchange program to broaden young foresters’ fields

17 January 2025
A pilot international exchange program between Canada, the UK, New Zealand and Australia has been developed to offer participants an opportunity to gain diverse perspectives as well as foster personal and professional growth. Source: Timberbiz Forestry Australia CEO, Jacquie Martin, s
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Banks called out for their ‘woke’ behaviour

17 January 2025
The Federal Coalition is renewing its calls for the Federal Labor Government to stand by its commitment to Tasmania’s native forestry sector and not let businesses and jobs be killed off by stealth. Source: Timberbiz This comes after Bendigo Bank has recently indicated that it would n
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Bendigo and Adelaide Bank needs to stick to banking

17 January 2025
The Australian Forest Products Association (AFPA) believes the Bendigo and Adelaide Bank needs to look at the facts, acknowledge the sustainable nature of Australian native forestry and end its ban on lending to businesses in the sector. Source: Timberbiz AFPA CEO Diana Hallam said Au
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Opinion: Kersten Gentle – setting the record straight on timber frames and fire

17 January 2025
The debate on the “right” materials to use when building homes in bushfire-prone areas often sparks fierce opinions and misguided claims. While some advocate for alternative materials, timber framing remains a viable, safe, reliable and effective option when designed and b
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HIA wants political parties to fix housing affordability at election time

15 January 2025
The Housing Industry Association wants all political parties contesting the 2025 Federal Election to take immediate and decisive action to address what is now widely accepted as a worsening housing affordability crisis. Source: Timberbiz HIA Managing Director Jocelyn Martin warned of
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AFPA welcomes Dr Lawrence to his new role at AFWI

15 January 2025
The Australian Forest Products Association has welcomed Australian Forest and Wood Innovation’s newly appointed Executive Director, Dr Joseph Lawrence to the role ahead of what the AFPA sees as an exciting phase for forestry sector research and development. Source: Timberbiz “AFPA and
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Australian Forest and Wood Innovations appoints new executive director

15 January 2025
Australian Forest and Wood Innovations has appointed Dr Joseph Lawrence as its new Executive Director. Dr Lawrence’s 20-year career has specialised in research collaboration, innovation, and industry development. Source: Timberbiz Dr Lawrence has led initiatives across major industrie
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Bendigo and Adelaide Bank slammed for dropping TP Bennett

15 January 2025
The Bendigo and Adelaide Bank has been slammed over its decision to withdraw its longstanding support for Tasmanian forestry contractor T P Bennett & Sons and drop them as a customer on “ESG (environmental, social, and governance) grounds”. Source: Timberbiz The Austra
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Explaining the value of timber framing

13 January 2025
For builders and construction companies, standing out in a competitive market means more than delivering quality homes it’s about effectively communicating the value behind the materials you choose. Timber framing is the backbone of many Australian homes, offering sustainability, effi
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Imported timber volumes rise sharply, better labelling needed

10 January 2025
New data shows imported timber volumes increasing at the cost of Australian jobs and an urgent need for ‘country of origin’ timber labelling. Source: Timberbiz A sharp increase in the value of imported hardwood products from places like Indonesia and Malaysia into Australia over the p
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