The timber workers' union has welcomed today's announcement by Prime Minister Anthony Albanese of a $24 million investment to secure the future of the Boyer Paper Mill in Tasmania.
The funding is a vote of confidence in the workers at Boyer and workers in the Tasmanian forestry and timber sector including over 100 harvest and haulage workers in the Mill's supply chain.
Boyer, North-West of Hobart is the site of the last Australian producer of newsprint and communication paper – a vital capability that ensures Australia is not fully dependent on imports.
"This is a win for Tasmanian timber and manufacturing workers," said National Secretary of the soon to be Timber Furnishing Textiles Union (TFTU)
"It shows this Labor Government gets it – they understand that backing local jobs matters."
"Boyer is part of the beating heart of Tasmania's forest products and timber industry. This investment means real jobs, in real communities, with a real future."
Mr O'Connor also thanked Labor's candidate for Lyons, Rebecca White.
"Rebecca White has always backed forestry, timber and manufacturing jobs – her strong advocacy has helped make this possible, and that's a good sign for Tasmanians if she's elected."
Electrifying the site will cut emissions and future-proof the mill's operations, ensuring it keeps delivering the forest products Australians rely on.
"Only Labor has a plan to back timber and forest products manufacturing and secure a future made in Australia."
"This announcement shows what's possible when government backs local industry – a strong forestry sector and a strong future for pulp, paper and bioproducts manufacturing right here in Tasmania" concluded Mr O'Connor said.
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The timber workers' union has welcomed today's announcement by Prime Minister Anthony Albanese of a $24 million investment to secure the future of the Boyer Paper Mill in Tasmania.
