Page 2757 - Week 08 - Wednesday, 21 September 2022
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Timber is sold via a competitive process under Timber Sale Agreements. The ACT Government has Timber Sale Agreements with three business in the ACT and Region. Contracts expire in December 2023.
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9) |
Financial Year |
Receipts from timber sales (ex GST) |
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2020-21 |
$5,038,954.27 | |
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2019-20 |
$5,676,168.40 | |
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2018-19 |
$5,733,491.71 | |
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2017-18 |
$5,467,317.09 | |
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2016-17 |
$5,300,562.80 |
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10) |
Financial Year |
Expected receipts from timber sales (ex GST) |
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2021-22 |
$7,980,000 | |
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2022-23 |
$8,200,000 | |
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2023-24 |
$8,000,000 | |
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2024-25 |
$7,400,000 | |
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2025-26 |
$7,600,000 |
11) The ACT Government is working to obtain independent third-party sustainable forest management certification through the globally recognised Forest Stewardship Council.
The ACT Government’s plantation manager, ACT Parks and Conservation Service, is preparing for its first full assessment against the Forest Stewardship Councils’ Australian Forest Management Standard in January 2023.
To improve yields, the ACT Government regularly undertakes foliage sampling and assessment to tailor fertiliser applications to suit local growing conditions.
12) Noting the multiple recreational values that timber plantations already provide, there are no plans to use forest plantations for alternative purposes with two exceptions:
• planted Pinus radiata forests in the Lower Cotter Catchment will be converted to permanent native vegetation cover after the current crop rotation is completed;
• planted Pinus radiata stands in the former Stromlo pines area adjacent to the Tuggeranong Parkway and National Arboretum Canberra are expected to be removed in future to enable development of Molonglo Stage 3 for residential use.
Influenza—vaccination
(Question No 862)
Ms Castley asked the Minister for Health, upon notice, on 10 June 2022:
(1) Is the Government considering free flu vaccinations to more at-risk groups in the ACT.
(2) What information did the Government use to inform its decision to deny a free flu vaccine to seniors under 65 who are self-funded retirees.
(3) What is the average length of stay for emergency department presentations due to influenza.
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