The Forest and Wood Products Council (FWPC) is a statutory council under the Regional Forest Agreements Act 2002. The FWPC is the vehicle being used to deliver the Government's Strategic Forest and Renewable Materials Partnership. Members will provide informative consultation and recommendations on proposed legislation and policies impacting on the forestry and wood products industries. Members have a broad range of forestry expertise and are well-placed to inform government about key issues impacting the sector. The members come from a range of sectors within the forestry industry and community, including sawmilling, private forestry, plantations, wood product importers, manufacturers and unions.
Further information
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Type of Body
E. Statutory office holder, offices and committees
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Established By / Under
Act / Regulation
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Established By/Under More info
Regional Forest Agreements Act 2002
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Paid Members?
No
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Max No. of Board/Committee Members
12
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Classification
B. Secondary statutory structure
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Function Categorization
Advisory Board
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Creation Date
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Postal Address
18 Marcus Clarke St
Canberra ACT 2600
Australia
Current board appointments
| Position | Appointee | Start Date | End Date |
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| Chair | Mr. Michael O'Connor | 28 April 2023 | 18 April 2026 |
| Member | Ms. Penny Wells | 8 May 2023 | 18 April 2026 |
| Member | Mr. Brad Coates | 26 April 2023 | 18 April 2026 |
| Member | Ms. Carlie Porteous | 2 May 2023 | 18 April 2026 |
| Member | Mr. Frank Miller | 26 April 2023 | 18 April 2026 |
| Member | Ms. Sharon Musson | 8 May 2023 | 18 April 2026 |
| Member | Mr. Ian Telfer | 27 April 2023 | 18 April 2026 |
| Member | Dr. Michelle Freeman | 2 May 2023 | 18 April 2026 |
| Member | Ms. Gina Castelain | 4 May 2023 | 18 April 2026 |
| Member | Ms. Denise Campbell-Burns | 2 May 2023 | 18 April 2026 |
| Member | Mr. Harry Burrows | 28 April 2023 | 18 April 2026 |
| Member | Mr. Cameron MacDonald | 5 May 2023 | 18 April 2026 |
| Member | Ms. Amber Seehars | 27 April 2023 | 18 April 2026 |
| Member | Mr. Jim Snelson | 25 April 2023 | 18 April 2026 |
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