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Something Needs to Give – How the Timber Shortage is Impacting on Aussie Furniture
The cost of timber expected to surge as conflict, Covid-19, and uncertainty over the future of native forestry combine for perfect storm for timber supply chains. With more than 40% of Australian timbers imported from overseas furniture companies have every right to...
Biosecurity and Illegal Logging Free Services
Did you know, the Department of Agriculture and Water Resources has a free service available to confidentially report information about suspected breaches of Australian biosecurity laws?
Penalties of up to $150,000 for Non Compliance
The Australian Illegal Logging Prohibition Act is now in force.From 1 January 2018, importers of regulated timber products into Australia.
Do You Import Timber Products?
As of the 1st of January 2018, the Department of Agriculture and Water Resources will cease the “soft start” audit period.
Ready to meet the requirements of an Illegal Logging Prohibition Regulation Audit?
The AFA is currently working closely with the Department and various stakeholder groups to finalise the Australasian Furnishing Due Diligence Toolkit to assist businesses with this complex matter.
Chinese Move to Certification of Wood Products
The Chinese government is moving to sustainable forest certification of wood products, both harvested at home and imported from other countries, officials told a conference on illegal logging in Beijing recently.
AFA Makes Submission on behalf of Industry Members
The Australian Furniture Association (AFA) welcomed the opportunity to make a submission to the Department of Agriculture and Water Resources’ consultation Regulatory Impact Statement (RIS) on reforming Australia’s Illegal Logging regulations.
Australian Illegal Logging Prohibition Regulation 2012: Furniture and Furnishing Specific Tailored Due Diligence Tools for the Furniture and Furnishing Industry
Australian Illegal Logging Prohibition Regulation 2012: Furniture and Furnishing Specific Tailored Due Diligence Tools for the Furniture and Furnishing Industry
Importing timber, wooden articles, bamboo and related products
All imported furniture that contains timber, wooden articles, bamboo and related products (whether for commercial or personal use) must comply with the import conditions as stated on the Department of Agriculture and Water resources’ Biosecurity Import Conditions system (BICON).
Illegal Logging Legislation’s Impact on Small Business
The AFA is advised that the new due diligence requirements in relation to the illegal logging legislation will affect up to 17,000 importers and 460 domestic timber processors, with all of them having to carry out due diligence.
Illegal Logging of Timber
On the 30th November 2014 the Australian Government introduced new regulations which require Australian timber importers to carry out due diligence on imported timber products.
Australian Funding to Combat Illegal Logging in Asia-Pacific
Coinciding with the AFA’s recent communications in relation to illegal logging, Australian Minister for Foreign Affairs, has announced that the Australian Government is increasing its commitment to the sustainable management and recovery of rainforests in the Asia-Pacific.
Australian Illegal Logging Prohibition Regulation – Important information for Importers
The Australian Illegal Logging Prohibition Regulation commences on 30th November 2014 so here is some important information for Importers.
New illegal logging laws to apply to timber importers from 30 November 2014
The Australian Government’s Department of Agriculture has issued a Notice to Industry regarding new illegal logging laws.
Illegal Logging Prohibition Update
The Department of Agriculture has translated relevant fact-sheets and guidance documents on the Illegal Logging Prohibition Regulation.
Illegal Logging Prohibition Regulation
Department of Agriculture is planning a variety of outreach activities over the next 5 months on the illegal logging regulation leading up to 30th November 2014 commencement of the Illegal Logging Prohibition Regulations.
