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Federal Government approves increase in forestry levies

06 April 2022
A proposal to increase forestry sector levies for research, development and extension, and biosecurity, has been approved by the Federal Government. A massive 90% of all voters responded positively to a call by the Australian Forest Products Association last year to show their support
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Poor building results in January but better in February

04 April 2022
Building approvals increased by 43.5% in February following a poor result in January according to Australian Bureau of Statistics’ monthly building approvals data for detached houses and multi-units covering all states and territories. Source: Timberbiz “As expected, detached bu
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Merrett Logging moving from B-Doubles to A-Doubles

04 April 2022
Penola forestry company Merrett Logging will continue to replace their B-Double freight trucks with A-Double trucks to limit the strain on local roads. Source: The Border Watch The A-Double trucks allow for almost 36m of freight length – almost 10m more than a B-Double – with both tra
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Hyne develops Beam 15 to overcome building material shortages

04 April 2022
With Australia’s demand for structural pine framing and engineered wood products at an all-time high, pressure has been on the timber industry to ramp up production to make products more available to the market. Sources: Timberbiz, BDAA But what happens when the log resources required
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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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Skilling up to meet tomorrow’s timber needs

04 April 2022
The sawmilling and timber processing sectors are developing new skills as the industry undergoes rapid digital transformation and technical progress. State-of-the-art equipment is being integrated into workplaces to increase productivity and produce innovative products, including cros
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Bureaucrats too busy to show scientific evidence for native forestry shutdown

01 April 2022
Workers, families and communities whose livelihoods rely on Victoria’s $7.3 billion native timber industry are demanding the truth on the State Labor Government’s 2030 ban, according to the Nationals. Source: Timberbiz Serious questions are being asked of the State Government, after A
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Labor Senator Ciccone stands up for forestry in Senate

01 April 2022
Labor Senator Raff Ciccone has again attacked the Federal Government for what he sees as a lack of support and direction for the nation’s timber industry. Source: Timberbiz Speaking in the Senate yesterday, Senator Ciccone said that when managed sustainably Australia’s forests provide
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Relief in budget for builders and tradies to fuel recovery

01 April 2022
This week’s Federal Budget will provide some relief for builders and tradies hard hit by the increasing cash and cost crunch including measures to help SMEs to manage it, according to Master Builders Australia. Source: Timberbiz MBA CEO Denita Wawn said temporary relief at the f
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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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