Labor Government backing Australia's forestry industryFriday 21 Nov 2025
As part of the Support Plantation Establishment Program, 7 projects will share in this funding, which will help establish around 5,500 hectares of new hardwood and softwood plantations across New South Wales, Western Australia, Tasmania and the Northern Territory. “The Albanese Labor Government is delivering for our forestry sector, with $300 million to help improve the sector’s capacity and capability," said Minister for Agriculture, Fisheries and Forestry, Julie Collins MP. The funding will help Australia’s forestry industry respond to increasing demand for domestically sourced timber, including for the construction of new homes. These projects will support private industry, First Nations businesses, farm foresters and state and territory forestry bodies to reduce their carbon footprint. They will also support the retention and creation of regional jobs in regional communities. The announcement brings total funding awarded by the Albanese Labor Government under the Support Plantation Establishment Program to more than $57 million. The Government is committed to helping secure Australia’s future timber supply and will bring together Forestry Ministers from across the country today to progress this critical task. This will include discussing the Strategic Forest and Renewable Materials Partnership’s Timber Fibre Strategy, and how all levels of government can play their part in building a sustainable, world leading sector. “By investing in Australian timber plantations, our Government is supporting key actions from the Timber Fibre Strategy to shore up the industry and our nation’s future," said Julie Collins MP. “These projects will create new opportunities for our forestry sector, unlocking more jobs in our regions and helping to strengthen regional economies.” A list of grant recipients is available here. Source: Australian Government | ||
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