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New workplace protection laws passed in Tasmania’s Upper House

29 August 2022
New workplace protection laws have been passed in Tasmania’s Upper House. Source: Timberbiz Under the new Police Offences Amendment (Workplace Protection) laws, protesters can now be slapped with harsher fines or longer jail terms for action that obstructs streets or causes a nu
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EU opens consultation on new framework for forest monitoring

26 August 2022
The European Commission has launched an online public consultation on the upcoming legislative proposal for a new EU framework for forest monitoring and strategic plans. Source: Timberbiz The aim is to develop an EU-wide forest observation framework to provide open access to detailed,
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Ponsse cuts its workforce and layoffs are imminent

26 August 2022
Ponsse’s cooperation negotiations pursuant to the Act on Co-operation within Undertakings were finalised. The negotiations concerned Ponsse’s personnel groups and all operations in Finland, apart from technology company Epec Oy. This covers a total of 1017 people. Source: Timberbiz Ac
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APEC forestry ministers meet in Thailand

26 August 2022
Ministers responsible for forestry from APEC member economies are pressing for more cooperation to curb deforestation and further biodiversity loss as the region steps up its fight against climate change and advances action for a more sustainable future. Source: Timberbiz APEC economi
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Comfy Koalas FSC approved Aussie nappy

26 August 2022
Meet the forest-friendly nappy made from premium, FSC-certified, biodegradable bamboo! Comfy Koalas are on a mission to create a more sustainable future for all, and their partnership with FSC helps them showcase their commitment to supporting sustainable forestry. Source: Timberbiz W
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Supply chain report shows price of building products up 32%

26 August 2022
A year on from the first EBOSS construction supply chain report for New Zealand it’s clear that while supply circumstances are improving, the industry is still facing continued cost increases. Source: Timberbiz As an example, structural products now have a lead time of eight weeks, do
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Greg McCormack reflects on his time as chair of AFPA

26 August 2022
Last Wednesday Timberbiz broke the news that Australian forest industries leader Greg McCormack will step down as chair of the Australian Forest Products Association (AFPA) on 14 September 2022 and will retire from the board at the Annual General Meeting (AGM) in November. Source: Tim
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Crisis time for East Gippsland mills with little access to timber

26 August 2022
The State Government in Victoria needs to outline its plans to secure saw log supply to East Gippsland’s mills, which are approaching crisis time with lack access to timber supplies. Source: Timberbiz Nationals MP for Gippsland East, Tim Bull, said the Government had contractual oblig
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VicForest says its latest audit proves its diligent work ethic

26 August 2022
VicForests believes that ongoing improvements to its forest management and harvesting methods are vital to responsible forest stewardship and the latest independent audit on its operations is proof of this.  Source: Timberbiz The latest independent audit on VicForests operations was c
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Opinion: Nick Steel – underwhelming self-indulgent protests do not contribute to change

26 August 2022
  You may have recently seen the “Blockade Australia” protests in Sydney. The defining moment being the live social media stream of a young woman who drove to the entrance of the Sydney Harbour Tunnel, stopped her car in the middle of the road and locked herself to the steering w
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