Tasmanian timber industry reeling as jobs lost due to China ban

Rob Inglis
Updated December 29 2020 - 4:14pm, first published 4:13pm
China's ban on Australian timber imports is biting industry in Tasmania, already resulting in about 100 job losses. And there are fears that further damage could still be done.
China's ban on Australian timber imports is biting industry in Tasmania, already resulting in about 100 job losses. And there are fears that further damage could still be done.

China's effective ban on Australian timber imports is biting Tasmania, with about 100 jobs already lost as a result of the unilateral restrictions, and more still at risk of getting the chop.

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Rob Inglis

Rob Inglis

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Rob Inglis is a reporter with The Examiner, covering state and federal politics. He is based in Hobart.

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