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Australian Forest Products Association
  • About
    • Overview
    • Growers
    • Hardwood Processing
    • Softwood Manufacturing
    • Pulp, Paper & Bioproducts
    • Board & Staff
  • Media Centre
    • News Feed
    • Recent Releases
    • Videos
    • Opinion Pieces
    • AFPA Awards 2017
    • Gallery
  • Industry Calendar
  • Publications
    • Policies
    • Submissions
    • Other Publications
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09
Nov
2017
Labor backs a new vision for forest industries to capitalise on potential

Federal Labor’s Shadow Minister for Agriculture, Fisheries and Forestry, Joel Fitzgibbon, has given the Opposition’s in-principle support for a new National Forest Industries Plan for Australia’s $23 billion forest and forest products sector. …

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07
Nov
2017
National Forest Industries Plan will underpin ongoing industry growth

Australia’s sustainable forest product industries had a record log harvest in 2016-17, increasing in both value and volume, according to statistics and forecasts published today by the Australian Bureau of Agricultural and Resource …

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17
Oct
2017
Government looks to Bioenergy to play greater role in new energy policy

The Australian Forest Products Association (AFPA) welcomes the Government’s commitment to “reward” biomass in the National Energy Guarantee (NEG), indicating the Government understands Australia’s continuing energy crisis and the underutilised benefits of renewable …

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05
Oct
2017
Strong Government stance on illegal logging welcomed by sustainable Australian forest industry

The Australian Forest Products Association (AFPA) welcomes the Turnbull Government’s announcement that while it is staying tough on illegal logging, it continues to streamline and reform Australia’s illegal logging regulations for more effective …

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21
Sep
2017
Australia’s pulp and paper industry a world leader in sustainability and innovation

MEDIA RELEASE An independent report assessing Australia’s pulp and paper industry confirms it is a world leader in sustainability and innovation, setting the agenda with ambitious investments in renewable energy and cutting-edge technology …

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21
Sep
2017
2016 National Pulp & Paper Sustainability Report

2016 National Pulp & Paper Sustainability Report Australia’s paper and paperboard manufacturing industry continued its role as a global sustainability leader in 2016. The industry is committed to improving its sustainability and to …

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15
Sep
2017
Prime Minister Malcolm Turnbull’s Address to 2017 Industry Gala Dinner (Transcript)

Prime Minister Malcolm Turnbull’s Address to 2017 Industry Gala Dinner

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15
Sep
2017
AFPA Chair Greg McCormack’s Address to 2017 Industry Gala Dinner (Transcript)

AFPA Chairman Greg McCormack’s Address to 2017 Industry Gala Dinner

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14
Sep
2017
AFPA welcomes sale of hardwood plantations in Tasmania

MEDIA RELEASE AFPA welcomes sale of hardwood plantations in Tasmania The Australian Forest Products Association (AFPA) welcomes the sale of the forestry rights to approximately 29,000 hectares of hardwood plantations from Sustainable Timber …

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13
Sep
2017
Prime Minister Turnbull announces National Forest Industries Plan

MEDIA RELEASE Prime Minister Turnbull announces National Forest Industries Plan Prime Minister Malcolm Turnbull has announced the development of a comprehensive plan to support the growth and sustainability of the Australian timber industry …

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Australian plantations produce over two-thirds of the nation’s log supply. They dominate the economically important forestry and forest products industries, which generate over $20 billion per year in turnover and employ an estimated 120 000 people mostly in regional areas.

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