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Friday analysis: Chinese hot pot of rumours, speculation and predictions

06 November 2020
Everyone seems to be holding his or her collective breaths right now. There are lots of rumours, little real facts. Lots of speculation and predictions, but no definitive information. This applies to just about everything; the pandemic and the opening of State borders, China’s bans on
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ABS data shows uptick in building

04 November 2020
The number of loans for the construction of a new houses increased by 27.1% in September to the highest result since the Australian Bureau of Statistics (ABS) commenced collection of this data in 2002. Source: Timberbiz “The ABS also released its building approvals data, which is a mo
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Councils and communities call on Morrison for fire mitigation strategies

04 November 2020
Experienced land and fire managers from eight community groups across Australia have jointly written to the Prime Minister Scott Morrison urging the restoration of healthy and safe rural landscapes. Source: Timberbiz The grass-roots organisations represent more than 6000 members and 1
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Australian $1.6b timber exports to China in doubt

04 November 2020
Australia’s $1.6 billion timber export business with China could come to an abrupt halt Friday after unconfirmed instructions from Chinese customs authorities. Also under threat is Australian wine, copper, barley, coal, sugar, and lobster. Source: Timberbiz The notice, distributed by
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Bushfire Commission findings may be underwhelming or just plain common sense

02 November 2020
The Bushfire Royal Commission’s recommendations released Friday have been labelled as everything from underwhelming to common sense and overdue. In its report, the Commission made 80 recommendations to improve Australia’s national natural disaster arrangements. Source: Timberbiz Among
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Responsible Wood Small Grants program closes November

30 October 2020
Responsible Wood Small Grants Coordinator Megan Graham has been encouraged by the response of community groups connected to Responsible Wood certified forests. Launched in August 2020 the Responsible Wood Small Grants Program is aimed at supporting local communities connected to Respo
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Opinion ALP & LNP: Pre-election Queensland forestry and timber policy directions

30 October 2020
The Queensland forest and timber industry has responded to recent policy announcements and commitments made by the major political parties that will impact upon the industry. “We have assessed the various announcements and commitments made over the course of the election as to how the
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Friday analysis: Timber Qld benchmarks politicking for forestry

30 October 2020
Timber Queensland has certainly put in the work in the lead-up to Saturday’s Queensland election. And in doing so, they may have set something of a benchmark for other State timber organisations to follow, if they haven’t already. Source: Bruce Mitchell By formulating a five-point pla
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Tas forestry contractor’s business improvement funding open

28 October 2020
Tasmania’s forestry contractors can now apply for funding to improve their business practices under the $500 000 Forestry Contractor Resilience Program, which is being delivered through Rural Business Tasmania. Source: Timberbiz Under the program, Tasmanian forestry harvest and haulag
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Queensland goes to polls prioritizing the 3-Rs in a push for recovery

26 October 2020
A million Queenslanders working in the State’s major industries have urged all political parties to prioritise the Three Rs – Revenue, Regions and Regulation that is reasonable – to ensure continued strong growth. Source: Timberbiz The five industries – agriculture, mining and gas, to
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