Media Releases & Submissions
The following are links to FIFWA’s media releases and submissions. If you would like to get in touch with FIFWA for more information, comments or interviews, please contact news@fifwa.asn.au2022
14th DecemberMedia release: FIFWA welcomes new forestry minister
6th SeptemberMedia release: Anniversary marks 12 months of uncertainty and mistreatment for forest industries
30th August Media release: National Forestry Day
17th AugustMedia release: FIFWA refutes claims by Kelly
6th MayMedia release: Parkside to close historic Greenbushes Mill
22nd AprilMedia release: Native forestry Business Transition Program finalised
18th MarchMedia release: Sustainable forestry celebrated on International Day of Forests
9th FebruaryMedia release: Workforce transition packages cautiously welcomed
3rd FebruaryMedia release: Business support packages rejected by industry
19th JanuaryMedia release: State Government continues its deplorable treatment of timber businesses
8th January2021
15th December Media release: Industry refutes Forestry Minister's false claims
26th NovemberMedia release: Industry rallies to protest McGowan Government’s failings
4th NovemberMedia release: FIFWA welcomes Deforestation Pledge
5th OctoberMedia release: Adele Farina joins FIFWA
13th SeptemberMedia release: Show of support for forestry
8th SeptemberMedia release: Industry blindsided by State Government
4th AugustMedia release: Industry calls for Forestry Minister to take action
28th JanuaryMedia release: Polling results call for State government support to grow forest industries
15th JanuaryMedia release: Timber industry drives employment boost for Manjimup
2020
30th December Media release: Suspension of WA log exports to China
15th DecemberMedia release: New education builds encouraged to trailblaze with timber
2nd DecemberMedia release: New timber frame home exceeds sustainability standards
4th NovemberMedia release: South West timber mill desperate for labour
20th OctoberMedia release: Industry welcomes Building Bonus extension
16th OctoberMedia release: Timber industry invests in next generation
29th SeptemberMedia release: Sawmill investment creates new jobs in Great Southern
29th SeptemberMedia release: Shameful publicity stunt disrupts sustainable forestry operations
22nd SeptemberMedia release: Trees and bees look to a bright future
18th AugustMedia release: Critical boost for softwood plantation industry
14th AugustMedia release: Forest industry rejects Greens’ bill
6th AugustSubmission: National Agricultural Workforce Strategy
4th AugustMedia release: Misguided protests disrupt sustainable forestry operations
29th MayMedia release: Humiliation for WA government follows forestry folly
14th MayMedia release UPDATE: Embarrassing cave-in to forest protestors by WA government
14th MayMedia release: Forest protestors at it again - threatening jobs and lives with confected outrage
13th MaySubmission: Shire of Nannup Draft Local Planning Policy 23 (Plantations and Agroforestry)
1st MaySubmission: Independent Review of the EPBC Act
28th AprilSubmission: Royal Commission into Natural Disaster Arrangements
23rd AprilMedia release: Housing construction stimulus urgently required
30th MarchSubmission: Reduction, waiver or refund of clearing permit application fees (DWER)
28th February10th FebruarySubmission: Native vegetation in WA issues paper (DWER)
28th JanuarySubmission: Proposed amendments to the Environmental Protection Act 1986 (DWER)
31st JanuaryMedia release: WA's forest industries roll out the Welcome Mat
2019
28th NovemberSubmission: Climate change in WA issues paper (DWER)
10th OctoberSubmission: Managing public health risks associated with pesticides in WA (DWER)
29th AugustSubmission: Greenhouse gas assessment guidance (DWER)
2nd JulyMedia release: Djarlma Plan for WA forestry industry
19th JuneMedia release: Project Manager announced for the South West Timber Hub
19th AprilMedia release: Welcome funding boost for prescribed burning
5th AprilMedia release: New Jarrah - Industry and government joint initiative launched
5th AprilMedia release: Western Australia RFA extension securing the future of forest industries
22nd MarchMedia release: New funding boost for South West Regional Forestry Hub
13th MarchSubmission: Wellington National Park proposed expansion (DBCA)
1st MarchMedia release: Progress Towards Bushfire Centre of Excellence
18th FebruaryMedia release: Timber Industry welcomes funding announcement for South West Regional Forestry Hub
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