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Earnslaw One and Pakiri Logging fined for worker’s death

19 July 2021
A tragic forestry fatality on the East Coast of New Zealand could have been avoided if industry guidance had simply been being followed, says WorkSafe. Businesses are being reminded once again to make sure work is being done correctly, safely and to higher industry standards or risk s
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Victoria and Queensland to share firefighting air tanker

19 July 2021
The Victorian and Queensland Governments have secured a deal to share a Large Air Tanker to support aerial firefighting capacity in both states during their respective bushfire seasons. Source: Timberbiz The Bombardier Dash-8 Q400AT aircraft will operate in Queensland from September t
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300 fire fighters to be employed for next bushfire season in Victoria

14 July 2021
The Victorian Government is advertising up to 300 Project Firefighters and Forest and Fire Operations Officer positions ahead of the upcoming bushfire season.  Source: Timberbiz Minister for Energy, Environment and Climate Change Lily D’Ambrosio announced the positions with Forest Fir
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Machinery import turned back due to possible stink bug

12 July 2021
A consignment of machinery that did not meet Australia’s strict biosecurity standards was refused entry, despite legal proceedings to appeal the decision. Deputy Secretary, Biosecurity and Compliance, Andrew Tongue said this demonstrated that Australia’s biosecurity laws are strictly
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$12m boost for regional and rural roads

12 July 2021
The heavy vehicle industry has welcomed a $12.1 million Federal Government funding boost, aimed at delivering better assessment of road assets across rural and regional Australia as part of the Strategic Local Government Asset Assessment Project (SLGAAP). Source: Timberbiz Assistant M
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One split second can change your life

30 June 2021
One split second of inattention was all it took to change Rollo Craib’s life. After 15 years and 54 surgeries since his near-fatal motorbike accident, last week Rollo shared his journey with representatives of WA’s forestry industry. Source: Timberbiz While his accident was not relate
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Eco terrorism continues in East Gippsland with steel spikes

30 June 2021
Steel spikes have been found driven into a road in an East Gippsland forest that is used by forest workers and the public, an act described as “eco-terrorism” by the State Opposition. In March, VicForests was notified about two steel spikes that had been driven into Playgrounds Road i
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New charities regs welcomed but will they be used

30 June 2021
New regulations that will expand the types of offences for which charities could be deregistered have been widely welcomed by the timber industry. The changes to the regulation will empower the Commissioner of the Australian Charities and Not‑for‑profits Commission (ACNC) to investiga
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New regs could deregister charities that break the law

28 June 2021
New regulations have been introduced which will expand the types of offences for which charities could be deregistered. The new regulations will empower the Commissioner of the Australian Charities and Not for profits Commission (ACNC) to investigate charities engaging in or promoting
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Bob Brown Foundation High Court appeal rejected

25 June 2021
The Bob Brown Foundation has failed in its High Court bid aimed at overturning Tasmania’s Regional Forest Agreement. In a legal challenge dubbed the “Great Forest Case“, Dr Brown’s foundation had sought leave to appeal a Federal Court judgement that agreed with Sustainable
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