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Victoria will now become largest importer of hardwood and paper

29 May 2023
The Victorian State Government’s decision to end the native forestry industry effective January 2024 came as a shock to the whole sector, clearly with zero consultation with any forestry industry representatives, with Timber Towns Victoria calling the decision “reckless” a
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CFMEU’s O’Connor resigns from forestry advisory group labelling it a sham

29 May 2023
Construction, Forestry, Mining and Energy Union (CFMEU) national secretary for manufacturing Michael O’Connor resigned from the Victorian Forestry Plan Advisory Committee branding the group a sham following a decision to fast-track the end of native logging. Source: Timberbiz Co
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Chester booted out of Parliament as he accuses PM of hating timber workers

29 May 2023
Federal Member for Gippsland Darren Chester says he has no regrets after being booted out of Parliament for accusing the Prime Minister of hating timber workers. Source: Timberbiz In a heated Question Time clash on Thursday, Mr Chester challenged Prime Minister Anthony Albanese to pro
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Wood-Mizer establishes Australian corporate offices

26 May 2023
Wood-Mizer has established Wood-Mizer Australia with corporate-owned offices in Victoria and Western Australia and the appointment of Ian Lendrum as Director of Wood-Mizer Australia.  Source: Timberbiz Wood-Mizer has a long history throughout Australia with active sales and support te
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National Cabinet must get involved in sustainable forest resource security

26 May 2023
The decision by the Government of Victoria to accelerate the cessation of selective and sustainable native forest harvesting is an unnecessary surrender to environmental activists. Source: Timberbiz It will result in even more hardwood being imported into Victoria from Tasmania and NS
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Can’t trust Labor with forestry says Tasmanian Minister

26 May 2023
The news from Victoria further proves the point that you can’t trust Labor with forestry jobs according to Felix Ellis Tasmanian Minister for Resources. Thousands of regional Victorians will lose their jobs. Historic timber communities already reeling from Dan Andrews’ pre
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Opinion: Darren Chester – the Dan-disaster to kill towns, wildlife and Australian jobs

26 May 2023
People and wildlife die in poorly managed forests and Victorian Premier Dan Andrews’ plan to shut down the native timber industry in 2024 is a plan to kill country towns, kill wildlife, and kill Australian jobs. This is a Dan-made disaster which will devastate Gippsland communities an
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Friday analysis: Vic Gov’t’s certainty for timber workers – it’s certain to devastate

26 May 2023
Really, what more can be said about Tuesday’s shocking Victorian State Government decision to shut down the native timber industry six years early. The decision has been rightly labelled as flawed, disgraceful, gut-wrenching and devastating. It is truly hard to fathom why such a decis
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$6M for forestry and wood products innovation

24 May 2023
Australia’s forest and wood products industries are set to benefit from more than $6 million of new research funded through the Mount Gambier Centre of the National Institute for Forest Products Innovation (NIFPI). Source: Timberbiz Support has been extended for eight new projects to
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Strategic Forest and Renewable Materials Partnership – a new forum

24 May 2023
Australia’s forest and wood products industries are set to benefit from 15 new appointments to the newly developed Strategic Forest and Renewable Materials Partnership – a forum for representatives of forestry industries, unions, and government to consult, exchange advice and informat
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