- Crisafulli Government's landmark 25-year Queensland Future Timber Plan to secure timber supply for one million homes by 2044.
- Future Timber Plan delivers on a key election commitment and will provide certainty for industry in the decades to come.
- Everyone is encouraged to take part in consultation now underway until September 3.
- Queensland timber industry responsible provider of world class renewable timber.
The Crisafulli Government is encouraging Queenslanders to contribute to a landmark plan that will shape the future of the timber industry for the next decade and beyond.
The draft Queensland Future Timber Plan sets out policies to secure the sustainable timber supply needed to build one million homes by 2044, all while supporting a sustainable resource, creating new well-paid jobs, driving advanced manufacturing and backing regional economies.
The plan will deliver a 25-year strategy for the forestry and timber industry, supported by a detailed five-year action plan to guide the initial steps, delivering on an election commitment.
The Queensland Future Timber Plan is a key component of the Crisafulli Government's broader Primary Industries Prosper 2050 blueprint, which sets the vision to boost Queensland's primary production output to $30 billion by 2030.
For decades, successive Labor governments took an axe to the industry, producing nothing but a timber shortage in a housing crisis.
Labor specialised in hollow promises for the sector, including action plans that were never written, hundreds of millions of non-existent dollars pledged, and a two-year supply study that was never delivered.
Primary Industries Minister Tony Perrett said the plan and consultation were another sign of the Crisafulli Government's commitment to evidence-based policies and engagement across all primary industries.
"I've come to Maryborough today armed with our plan, co-designed with industry, to show this proud timber community how strongly the Crisafulli Government backs them," Minister Perrett said.
"This is the fresh start we promised and Queenslanders can see we're delivering.
"By contrast, Labor came to Maryborough in 2019 with a false promise for a two-year plan that was never ever written or delivered.
"This plan is about securing a reliable and sustainable timber supply to meet Queensland's growing housing, construction, and infrastructure needs, all while protecting jobs and building regional economies," Minister Perrett said.
Member for Maryborough John Barounis said it was a once-in-a-generation opportunity to shape the future of Queensland's forestry and timber industries and ensure there was renewable Queensland timber to build homes.
"Most of Queensland's timber is harvested and processed in the Wide Bay, this is an important industry that significantly supports our community," Mr Barounis said.
"Labor came to our community and told us they would provide funding and a plan for the timber industry and they have delivered nothing.
"This plan has been shaped by key industry leaders and now we want to hear from everyone — from timber producers, small and family businesses, manufacturers to environmental groups and regional communities."
