The Australian Forest Products Association (AFPA) welcomes returning Federal Greens forests spokesperson, Senator Janet Rice and looks forward to working with her and the rest of the Federal Greens on advancing Australia’s sustainable forest industries, Chief Executive Officer of AFPA, Ross Hampton said.
“Congratulations to Senator Rice and the rest of the Greens’ parliamentary team on portfolio allocations for the 47th Parliament. I’ve personally had an excellent working relationship with Senator Rice in her forest portfolio over many years and look forward to it continuing,” Ross Hampton said.
“Like the Greens, Australia’s forest industries value sustainable environmental management and the opportunities for our industries to fight climate change while continuing to provide sustainable, secure and long-term employment will only increase in the future.
“I look forward to meeting again with Senator Rice to discuss Australia’s forest industries’ policy challenges and opportunities and working productively in the months and years ahead,” Ross Hampton concluded.