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SA tops the HIA housing scorecard

10 July 2023
South Australia tops the HIA Housing Scorecard, supported by state policies that aim to increase the supply of housing. Source: Timberbiz The HIA Housing Scorecard report presents analysis which ranks each of the eight states and territories based on the performance of 13 key resident
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Ineffective and controversial ‘water rule’ scrapped

10 July 2023
The Federal Government has removed the controversial “water rule” from the Australian Carbon Credit Unit scheme. The water rule – with its complex exceptions – has been an ad-hoc and ineffective way of managing water resources. Source: Timberbiz The Australian Govern
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Get trees in the ground in Mount Gambier

07 July 2023
Getting trees in the ground will remain the focus of the timber industry as the Forest Industry Advisory Council hosted its first meeting at Wulanda Recreation Centre in Mount Gambier. Source: Border Watch The membership of the advisory council was expanded following the election of t
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FOA CEO David Rhodes retires from the role

07 July 2023
The NZ forestry industry farewelled FOA Chief Executive David Rhodes this week, after 18 successful years in the role. Source: Timberbiz Mr Rhodes has been party to an enormous amount of change over the years – the introduction of the forest growers levy in 2013, the destruction cause
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New convenor needed for Tas Forest & Forest Product Network

07 July 2023
After more than five “great years” in the convenor chair, the time has come for Therese Taylor to step back from her role with the Tasmanian Forests & Forest Product Network. Source: Timberbiz Ms Taylor said it has been a professional highlight for her to work with the
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Opinion: Nick Steel – Let’s clear up misconceptions about forestry in Tasmania

07 July 2023
A decade of change has made the Tasmanian forestry industry a leader in responsible business, says TFPA CEO Nick Steel. Despite it being 10 years since Gunns Ltd was placed into liquidation, many of forestry’s detractors seem to view the industry through an outdated lens. In the decad
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Victorian government distorts its precautionary principles

05 July 2023
The future of Victoria’s forests has been captured by political ideology and complex legalities rather than being determined by science and professional expertise, according to Forestry Australia. Source: Phillip Hopkins for Timberbiz Forestry Australia, which represents Austral
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FPA training new forest practices officers

03 July 2023
Every two years, a cohort of foresters begins the Forest Practices Authority’s (FPA) training course to become Forest Practices Officers (FPOs). The FPA delegates powers to FPOs under the Forest Practices Act 1985. Source: Timberbiz FPO trainees must have at least three years’ experie
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Forest research grants program

03 July 2023
Forest & Wood Products Australia (FWPA) has announced an upcoming open call for proposals for the 2023/2024 Forest Research Grants Program. The program aims to support collaborative research, development, and extension (RD&E) activities that benefit Australia’s commercia
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Small holdings tree farm advice released

03 July 2023
The final report of the Trials Review, Information and Genetics (TRIG) project has been released along with advisory information and updated data. Source: Timberbiz According to TRIG Steering Committee Chair, Dr Kevin Harding, the project sought to leverage the past work of Victoria’s
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