Proposed Federal legislation to protect forestry from activists welcomed, but scope needs broadening…
The Australian Forest Products Association (AFPA) and Australian Forest Contractors Association (AFCA) welcome the Federal Government’s proposed new laws to protect farmers and primary producers, including forest industries from activists. Furthermore, the scope of the proposed Federal laws should also be broadened to include necessary protections for processors of forest products, CEO of AFPA, Ross […]
Congratulations to Malcolm Alexander on a magnificent career in forest industries!
The Australian Forest Products Association (AFPA) and Softwoods Working Group (SWG) congratulate Norske Skog’s Malcolm Alexander on a terrific career, spanning more than 40 years in Australia’s forest industries. Malcolm finishes up today with Norske Skog in Albury, where he has held senior positions since December of 1993. “Malcolm has always been and will continue […]
Comprehensive survey of Leadbeater’s Possum needed to ensure ongoing conservation efforts are base…
An independent and comprehensive study of the Leadbeater’s Possum population and range is urgently needed to close the significant scientific gaps surrounding the management of this species, the Australian Forest Products Association (AFPA) said today. AFPA CEO Mr Ross Hampton said the Commonwealth’s two-year review of the Leadbeater Possum’s critically endangered status had produced encouraging […]
Forest industries leaders recognised for contribution in Queen’s Birthday Honours list
The Australian Forest Products Association (AFPA) congratulates both Michelle Lauder and Ron Adams as award recipients in the 2019 Queen’s Birthday Honours list, Chief Executive Officer of AFPA, Mr Ross Hampton said today. Michelle Lauder has been awarded the Public Service Medal (PSM) ‘for outstanding public service to natural resource management and forest policy development […]
World Environment Day a chance to recognise role of forest industries in fighting climate change
This World Environment Day is an opportunity to stop and recognise the excellent role that Australia’s forest industries play in fighting climate change and improving the overall environment, here in Australia and across the world, Chief Executive Officer of the Australian Forest Products Association (AFPA), Mr Ross Hampton said today. “This year’s World Environment Day […]
Forest industries welcome new Ministers
Australia’s forest industries congratulate the new Minister for Agriculture, Victorian Senator Bridget McKenzie and Assistant Minister with responsibility for Forestry and Fisheries, Tasmanian Senator Jonathon Duniam. Chief Executive Officer of the Australian Forest Products Association (AFPA), Ross Hampton said, “Prime Minister Morrison’s new Cabinet demonstrates a mix of seasoned Ministers as well as promotions for […]
Morrison Government asked to include forestry workplace invasions in push against farm invasions
Newly elected Prime Minster Scott Morrison has called out dealing with farm invasions as an early priority for a new Liberal/National Government. Agriculture and Water Resources Minister David Littleproud has also been a strong and clear defender of the rights of farmers to be able to operate legal businesses without those who oppose them invading […]
Forest industries congratulate a re-elected Morrison Government
“Australia’s forest industries congratulate the Morrison Government on its re-election. The Australian Forest Products Association (AFPA) will seek to work proactively and constructively with the new government to better our industries nationally”, AFPA Chair, Mr Greg McCormack said today. “During the Federal Election campaign, the Coalition made a range of promises directed at the forestry […]
Carbon storage potential of renewable timber needs work post Federal Election
The emissions reduction potential of our renewable forest product industries should be recognised in major political parties policy development as we head past the Federal Election, Chief Executive Officer of the Australian Forest Products Association (AFPA), Mr Ross Hampton said today. “Whichever side of politics wins government on Saturday, more consideration needs to be given […]
ELECTION SCORECARD SHOWS LABOR AHEAD OF LIBERAL/NATIONALS IN SUPPORT FOR FOREST INDUSTRIES
An analysis by the Australian Forest Products Association (AFPA), of forest industry related policy commitments has revealed that the ALP leads the Coalition as the campaign enters the last days. Chair of AFPA, Mr Greg McCormack said, “Our industries have spent two years developing a growth plan for our sector to provide all candidates clear […]