The State Government has taken the first step in planning for Queensland’s future timber supply, with the inaugural Timber Supply Chain Ministerial Roundtable bringing together growers, processors, and industry leaders to help shape a long-term timber action plan.
With growing demand for home construction and infrastructure across the state, particularly in regional areas, the Queensland Future Timber Plan (QFTP) aims to ensure we have a strong, sustainable supply of local timber to meet the target of one million homes by 2044.
The Roundtable includes key representatives from Timber Queensland, AgForce, the Queensland Farmers’ Federation, Housing Industry Association, Forestry Australia, HQPlantations, the Australian Forest Contractors Association, and some of the state’s leading timber businesses.
Primary Industries Minister Tony Perrett said the Queensland Government was committed to working alongside industry to reinvigorate the timber sector.
"We’re serious about securing Queensland’s timber future, and that starts by working directly with the people who grow, harvest and process our timber,” Minister Perrett said.
“This is about protecting jobs, building regional economies, and making sure we have the materials needed for the homes and infrastructure of tomorrow.
“The Roundtable will provide practical advice on how we can meet growing construction demand while supporting innovation and sustainability across the supply chain.
“This is a landmark opportunity to rebuild future of one of Queensland’s most important and environmentally sustainable industries starting with the people who know it best.”
Timber Queensland CEO Mick Stephens welcomed the establishment of the Roundtable and said the QFTP represented a major opportunity to unlock the full potential of the sector.
“The timber industry already plays a key role in ensuring we have local sustainable materials for housing and construction,” Mr Stephens said.
“Through this plan, we aim to unlock the barriers and opportunities to further increase the supply of timber to help meet the Government’s target of one million new homes over the next two decades.”
The Roundtable will meet over the next 12 months to guide the development of the plan, which also aligns with the State’s 25-year blueprint for primary industries — a strategy that aims to lift Queensland’s production output to $30 billion by 2030.
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