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Victoria ended logging. Now it's using another state's native forests (opens original article in a new tab)

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Victoria's ban on native logging has led to increased reliance on Tasmanian logs, with some sourced from public forests, and Victorian taxpayers subsidizing the practice.

  • Victoria banned native logging in its state forests, leading to reliance on Tasmanian logs.
  • Victorian taxpayers subsidize the import of Tasmanian logs, with some sourced from public forests.
  • Tasmania's logging industry faces criticism for increased pressure due to Victoria's ban.

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