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The Victorian Government announced the end of native timber harvesting.
On 23 May 2023, the Victorian Government announced the end of native timber harvesting in Victoria 1 January 2024.
To assist and support downstream supply chain manufacturers of hardwood products, such as flooring, furniture, staircases, balustrades, architectural features, cladding and pallets, the Victorian Government will be providing grants and support through the Timber Supply Chain Resilience Package to assist business in the transition. The program will commence from 1 July 2023.
Register Your Interest
Businesses that may be affected by the end of native timber harvesting are encouraged to register their interest in the Timber Supply Chain Resilience Package.
Businesses that register an interest will be informed and invited to formally apply when the program opens on 1 July 2023.
To register an interest in support through the Timber Supply Chain Resilience Package you can complete the registration form below (by clicking the link) or call Business Victoria on 13 22 15.
Timber Supply Chain Resilience Package Registration Form
Addition: the closing date for applications to the Timber Supply Chain Resilience Package has been extended to Tuesday 30 April 2024. Businesses that process native hardwood to manufacture products such as flooring, staircases, furniture, doors, windows, cladding and pallets are encouraged to apply.
Up to $145,000 of support is available to manufacturers who are highly impacted by the end of native timber harvesting in Victoria, and grants of up to $3,000 for moderately impacted manufacturers.
Businesses will be contacted and will be provided further details on the specific grants and support available to them through the program.
Transitional Support
The following transition support options are available for workers, families and employers:
- Native timber downstream impacted supply chain manufacturers should contact: Business Victoria 13 22 15
- Native timber sawmill employers should contact: DEECA Forest Transition Team 1800 318 182
- Directly impacted native timber workers and families should contact: Worker Support Service 1800 177 001
- Directly impacted Opal Maryvale Mill workers and families should contact: Opal Worker Support Service 1800 177 001
- Native timber workers, families and communities seeking jobs, skills and training support should contact: TAFE Gippsland Jobs and SKills Centre 1300 282 317
