Russian timber getting into Australia by exploiting loopholes, industry says (opens original article in a new tab)

Australian timber industry claims Russian wood is entering the country through rerouting tactics to avoid sanctions, prompting calls for stricter border controls and testing.

• Russian timber is entering Australia by being rerouted through countries like China and Lithuania to avoid tariffs
• Australian industry claims up to 100,000 cubic metres of Russian timber enters annually disguised as imports from other countries
• Australia imposes 35% tariffs on Russian and Belarusian timber but enforcement challenges remain
• Industry calls for border testing to detect Russian timber and protect local markets