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Australian timber importers signal problems with trade sanctions on Russia

04 April 2022
The Australian Timber Importers Federation has written to Trade Minister Dan Tehan regarding the potential negative impacts on the Australian timber supply chain, and on building and construction activity if trade sanctions are imposed on Russia. At their request ATIF has also provide
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Bunnings’ halts sales of Russian timber applauded by industry

01 April 2022
Bunnings’ decision to halt sales of timber originating from Russia has been welcomed by the national peak body for forest industries, the Australian Forest Products Association. Source: Timberbiz “Even while Australia is experiencing major timber supply constraints, we must not be see
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AFCA welcomes fuel excise cut but infrastructure is more important

01 April 2022
The Federal Budget’s commitment to skills and training for small business owners, and the cut to the fuel excise by 22/litre, have been welcomed by the Australian Forest Contractors Association. Source: Timberbiz AFCA general manager Carlie Porteous said the fuel excise cut was welcom
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Opinion: Nick Steel & Michael Bailey – don’t be blindsided by the loss myth

01 April 2022
Don’t be blindsided by the ‘forestry runs at a loss’ myth. Forestry delivers a lot, write Nick Steel and Michael Bailey. Much has been said about forestry and the contribution to the economy in recent times, but typically it is a one-eyed view that fails to look at the whole industry.
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Friday analysis: Federal Budget didn’t see the forest for the trees

01 April 2022
There did not appear a lot for Australia’s timber industry to get excited about in this week’s Federal Budget. Confirmation of $86 million to establish new timber plantations was of course welcome. But it was simply a repeat of an announcement made in February. The Australian Forest C
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Green Triangle Freight Action Plan proves its worth

30 March 2022
The Green Triangle Freight Action Plan (GTFAP) is continuing to prove its worth as a key advocacy body with Federal, Victorian, South Australian governments and industry. Source: SE Voice At the latest GTFAP meeting, representatives from all levels of government and key industry advoc
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Federal Budget boosts home ownership dreams

30 March 2022
The measures to support home ownership contained in this budget will help thousands of Australians achieve the dream of home ownership, according to the Housing Industry Association. Source: Timberbiz “Research shows that 85% of renting households aspire to own their own home, yet onl
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AFPA agrees with the Federal Budget push for timber

30 March 2022
The Federal Budget’s confirmation of $86 million to establish new timber plantations has been welcomed by the Australian Forest Products Association (AFPA) but it has warned that more action is needed to ensure Australia can meet its future timber and wood fibre needs. Source: Timberb
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ForestWorks new Snowy Valley skills program

28 March 2022
ForestWorks has launched a new program in the Snowy Valley region called the Snowy Valley Skills Development Service. Source: Tumut and Adelong Times The SVSDS is jointly funded by the Commonwealth and the New South Wales Government under the Bushfire Local Economic Recovery Fund. For
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FSC Australia seeks four directors

25 March 2022
FSC Australia is seeking nominations for four director positions to join the FSC Australia board of directors. FSC is embarking on the second year of a five-year strategic plan to enhance its reach and impact as an organisation. Source: Timberbiz Several important initiatives are alre
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