Cutting red tape from Tasmania's forestry sector

The Rockliff Liberal Government continues to strongly support Tasmania’s forestry sector by streamlining processes and cutting red tape. 

Resources Minister Felix Ellis said he was pleased today to table the Forestry (Miscellaneous Amendment) Bill 2023.  

“If passed, amendments proposed in the Bill will see more money put back into the pockets of Tasmanian businesses by removing the requirement for the private forest service levy to be paid on first rotations on areas of previously cleared land,” Minister Ellis said. 

“To further assist landholders and industry, the Bill proposes a more streamlined application process for minor boundary changes to private timber reserves, reducing administrative costs and time. 

“Further, the Bill will see the Board of Private Forests Tasmania given powers to waive the private forest service levy under special circumstances. This would include situations where private forests are impacted by flood or fire. 

“Industry have been closely consulted during the review process, with public consultation also taking place. I also thank Private Forests Tasmania for their efforts in helping progress these reforms.”  

The Rockliff Liberal Government is committed to seeing Tasmania’s world-class forest management framework remain at the cutting edge and fit for purpose.