Victoria ended logging. Now it's using another state's native forests
Victoria's sawmills have turned to Tasmanian native forests for timber, following a logging ban implemented in their state. Environmentalists have reported a surge in logs leaving Tasmania since the ban was announced, with one mill receiving $9 million in compensation from Victoria while sourcing logs from both private and public lands. This raises concerns over Tasmania's already vulnerable forests.
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Published 21 Jun 2026, 18:57 UTC · Updated 21 Jun 2026, 19:00 UTC
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