Victoria’s Ban Fuels Tasmanian Logs

Victoria’s native logging ban has sparked an unexpected timber trade: sawmills in the state are now importing logs from Tasmania’s public forests, raising eyebrows and accusations of taxpayer-funded logging. Despite the Tasmanian government claiming all logs are from private land, environmentalists report a surge in shipments post-ban. Forensic reviews reveal that millions in Victorian transition funds have helped these mills buy Tasmanian timber, effectively subsidizing logging elsewhere. While companies argue the money was legally owed compensation, the result is a complex web where Victoria’s ban may have simply relocated the logging pressure — and the cost — to Tasmania. Support the show:Get a discount at https://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN:[email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting.Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates:https://sources.thednn.ai/d485dc7fb71fccfd