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Defamation laws extended for company benefits

08 January 2015
Tasmania could become the first state in Australia to allow companies to sue for defamation with new State Government laws planned to protect business from “misleading and dishonest campaigns”. Source: Herald Sun But lawyers warn the proposed laws will stifle free speech, have ramific
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A snapshot of NZ forestry and timber business

18 December 2014
The evergreen forests of Pinus radiata on New Zealand’s landscapes stand as an undeniable testament to sustainable industry. Forestry contributes a gross annual income of NZ$5 billion, which amounts to 3% of New Zealand’s GDP. Source: The New Zealand Herald, Element Magazi
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The ABC of building fences

18 December 2014
Jack Kyle, owner of Narangba Timbers, a supplier of timber fencing in the Brisbane area, has recently published a basic guide to building a timber fence. Source: Timberbiz Mr Kyle stressed the importance of knowing local council regulations, especially for those who own swimming pools
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More subsidies possible for Forestry Tasmania

18 December 2014
The State Government has not ruled out giving more money to prop up cash-strapped Forestry Tasmania (FT). Source: ABC News The Government has confirmed a $30 million equity transfer will keep the Government company solvent as it borrows up to $31 million this financial year to stay af
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Tas land clearing policy under review

18 December 2014
Tasmania’s private forest owners hailed the state government’s move to review the policy that preserves the permanent native forest estate at 95% of 1996 levels. Source: Timberbiz The policy entails a virtual immediate end to land clearing for agriculture purposes. “In other words, th
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Millions re-injected into Tas forestry

18 December 2014
Millions of dollars earmarked for reducing Tasmania’s native forestry sector are to be spent on rebuilding it. Source: ABC News After dismantling the forest peace deal, the State Liberal Government has set about rebuilding the native forestry sector. Forestry contractors can now
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Ballina to crack down on private forestry

18 December 2014
The Ballina Shire Council is looking to crack down on private forestry activity in the shire to prevent the clearing of koala habitat trees and other native vegetation. Source: The Echo Councillor Paul Worth has lodged a motion calling on the council to amend the Ballina Local Environ
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SA community rallies around forestry

18 December 2014
The Jamestown and Wirrabara communities are joining forces to advise the State Government on its approach to the Mid North forestry. Source: The Flinders News Community members have formed the Northern Forests Community Initiatives Working Group to strategically research and develop r
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Stats work for Australian forest growers

18 December 2014
To complement the ABARES national forest and wood products statistics work is progressing on establishing a data aggregation service for Australia’s forest growers. Source: Timberbiz A contact program commenced in late August, 2014 with 16 forest growers to explore the level of intere
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Forestry course for high school

18 December 2014
A unique new Lincoln University forestry course will be delivering cutting-edge training in a New Zealand, Northland school next year. Source: Voxy NZ Subject to funding, LincolnFirst Telford, a division of Lincoln University, will run the inaugural course at Kaikohe’s Northland Colle
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