Australia’s Forest Product Industries doing their part for national resilience
The Australian Forest Products Association (AFPA) has reassured Australians that our renewable forest products industries will continue to provide essential products to the nation during the difficult times ahead and can do even more if supported. The Acting CEO of AFPA Gavin Matthew said “With many now asking just how resilient and self sufficient Australia […]
JobKeeper Payment – What does it mean?
Under the $130 billion JobKeeper Payment program, businesses significantly impacted by the coronavirus outbreak will be able to access a subsidy from the Government to continue paying their employees. The passage of the legislation to enact the JobKeeper program will be the sole focus of Parliament sitting on Wednesday, 8th April. The Government will provide […]
Australia’s forest products industries pay tribute to industry doyen and pioneer Richard Neville-S…
The Australian Forest Products Association (AFPA) has paid tribute to forest industries pioneer and leader Richard Neville-Smith. Mr Neville Smith, the former Chief Executive of “Neville Smith Forest Products” (NSFP) passed away last week in Melbourne aged 82 after a long illness, and his funeral will be held tomorrow (Thursday). The Neville Smith business was […]
Victorian RFAs extensions welcome, but Andrews’ plan to close the native timber industry still cas…
The peak associations representing Victoria’s sustainable native timber industries have cautiously welcomed today’s announcement of the Regional Forest Agreements (RFAs) extension, but considerable uncertainty still surrounds the Andrews Government’s plan to close down the industry by 2030. The Victorian Association of Forest Industries Inc. (VAFI) the Australian Forest Products Association (AFPA), and the Australian Forest […]
Essential Services produced by Australia’s Forest Products Industries during CoVid-19 crisis
Key points Australia’s forest products industries manufacture and deliver a range of essential services and products, many of which are experiencing record demand as a result of CoVid-19. The integrated nature of the industry means the continued supply of these vital products is contingent on the continuation of the whole forest products supply chain. Federal, […]
Australian Forest products industries essential for food and medicine production and transport
Australian Forest products industries essential for food and medicine production and transport Australian Forest Products Industries must continue to operate to ensure Australians continue to receive essential products and services including sanitary products, food packaging, and freight packaging used by all supermarkets and hospitals, the Australian Forest Products Association (AFPA) urged National Cabinet today. In […]
We are proud of our firefighters in NSW, QLD and WA
With NSW, QLD and WA declared in a State of Emergency due to catastrophic bushfires burning across the states, AFPA acknowledges the tireless work of all firefighters and volunteers who are risking their lives to save homes, lives and our precious forests. Our forest industries workers – including staff at Forestry Corporation of NSW, plantation […]
Launch coverage, September 2019, The Boarder Watch
The Border Watch – forestry
Green Triangle Forest Industries Hub advertiser clip
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Removing artificial ERF constraints for forest industries would boost fight against climate change
The artificial barriers preventing forest industry businesses from accessing carbon credits through the Federal Government’s Emissions Reduction Fund (ERF) means the Fund isn’t realising its full potential, Chief Executive Officer of the Australian Forest Products Association (AFPA), Mr Ross Hampton said today. Analysis from the ABC published today, shows the ERF has failed to spend […]