Australia’s current timber shortage is adding considerable
cost of living pressures and driving up the cost of construction projects
across the country. The Australian Government is developing a strategic,
tripartite partnership approach so that there is a constant line of
communication between industry stakeholders and the Government to consult
together on government funding and programs, capitalise on opportunities, and
avoid duplication. Through these partnerships will come innovative investment making
best use of the timber resources we have to make new building materials and put
downward pressure on construction costs.