Jeff Bourman, MLC for Eastern Region

“In light of the destruction caused by the effective shutdown of the economy responding to the current pandemic, it’s illogical and irresponsible to continue with killing off the native timber industry,” said Jeff Bourman, MLC for the Eastern Region (Shooters Fishers and Farmers Party).

“We need all the jobs we can get and given timber is a renewable resource, it makes complete sense to not only give the industry a future, but to expand it and remove some of the unworkable restrictions,” Mr Bourman said.