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Timber shortage emergency summit at SA Parliament warned of looming ‘valley of death’ – ABC News
Australia’s timber shortage isn’t just hurting the building industry but is having flow-on effects for tradespeople whose livelihoods depend on it, an emergency…
Australia’s timber shortage is not just hurting builders but is having a “big domino effect” on trades dependent on the construction industry, an emergency summit at South Australian Parliament has been told.
Key points:
- Building and housing industry representatives have gathered to discuss the nation’s timber shortage
- One project manager told the summit that there was a “handbrake” on major projects
- An independent MP says a “valley of death” is not inconceivable
The summit organised by SA Best and…
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