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Stable conditions for new home sales

02 April 2025
The volume of new homes sold in February was relatively unchanged from the previous month’s increase in sale, according to the Housing Industry Association. Source: Timberbiz The HIA New Home Sales report is a monthly survey of the largest volume home builders in the five largest stat
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Federal Government’s $2.3M grants are great but $200M is needed

31 March 2025
Australia’s forest industries welcome the Federal Government’s latest round of grants awarded under the Support Plantation Establishment Program (SPEP). Source: Timberbiz However, a significant program extension is needed to build Australia’s sovereign capability in timber and wood-fi
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ABARES wood analysis shows better government policies are needed

31 March 2025
Australia’s forest products sector was pleased with the ABARES Wood Volumes Analysis release, which highlights that improved government policy settings are needed to ensure our sector can be a sustainable manufacturing force, strong regional employer and a key economic driver for the
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Plantation grants to establish 36,000 hectares of forest

31 March 2025
The Federal Government is helping the forestry industry meet growing demand for domestically sourced sustainable timber, with more than $2.3 million announced in the latest batch of plantation grants. Source: Timberbiz The Support Plantation Establishment program is providing grant fu
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Tas freight scheme is a good start but only a start

28 March 2025
The Tasmanian Forest Products Association has welcomed a $181.9 million ongoing commitment to the Tasmanian Freight Equalisation Scheme announced in this week’s Federal Budget, describing it as a good start for Tasmanian businesses. Source: Timberbiz However, TFPA Chief Executive Offi
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Long-term timber demand shored up by increased supply

28 March 2025
Publication of the Wood Volumes Analysis indicates Australia has reliable access to structural forest and wood products to meet future demand. The report provides an analysis of the long-run supply of and domestic demand for wood products in Australia, particularly those used in const
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Attention turns to the federal election to deliver investment to forestry industries

28 March 2025
Australia’s forestry and forest products sector will turn its attention to the Federal Election campaign following this week’s 2025-26 Budget which the sector believes did not deliver any meaningful new investment to help forestry industries realise their potential for the climate, ec
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Amusing video demonstrates our need for Aussie forest products

26 March 2025
The Australian Forest Products Association (AFPA) has launched a candid new video that demonstrates the importance of the essential and sustainable products the timber industry creates. Source: Timberbiz “This video Try living without Aussie timber and paper is the latest development
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Timber Queensland acknowledges contribution of Colin MacKenzie on his passing

26 March 2025
Timber Queensland has acknowledged the outstanding contribution Colin MacKenzie has made to the timber industry both nationally and in Queensland. Mr MacKenzie passed away on 24 March in Brisbane. Source: Timberbiz “It is with heavy hearts, we note the passing of Colin MacKenzie, a vi
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Financial support for prefab and modular home construction welcomed

26 March 2025
The Australian Forest Products Association (AFPA) has welcomed the Federal Government’s investment announcement of $54 million to support prefabricated and modular home construction. Source: Timberbiz AFPA Chief Executive Officer Diana Hallam said Aussie grown, sustainable timber and
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