The Chairperson of Parliament’s Environment Select Committee, Dr Duncan Webb, is calling for public submissions on the
Forests (Regulation of Log Traders and Forestry Advisers) Amendment Bill.
The bill seeks to establish a registration system for log traders and forestry advisers that strengthens the integrity
of the forestry supply chain, and supports a continuous, predictable, and long-term supply of timber for domestic
processing and export.
The Chair has set a closing date for submissions of 21 May 2020. The committee is due to report to the House by 5 June
2020.Tell the Environment Committee what you think
Submissions can be made via the Parliament website. Make a submission on the bill by 11.59pm on 21 May 2020.For more details about the bill:Read the full content of the billGet more details about the bill on the Parliament website