Timber, Furnishing and Textiles Union

04/09/2026

Following last year’s finalisation of the Timber Fibre Strategy — the long-term strategic plan for our industry — we have worked hard to see it adopted and implemented.

This week we welcomed a major milestone: the detail of $150 million in Industry Growth Grants, won late last year alongside $150 million in concessional finance through the National Reconstruction Fund — an initial $300 million investment in our industry through the Forestry Growth Fund.

As this week’s announcement makes clear, our industry is now officially at the centre of the Government’s Future Made in Australia agenda and its $47 billion Homes for Australia plan.

There’s much more to do, but the TFTU is just getting started.

📣 Government announcement: Minister Julie Collins – $150 million boost to help Australia’s forestry industry grow⁠th: https://minister.agriculture.gov.au/collins/media-releases/forestry-growth-fund

🌲 TFTU response: Timberbiz – Timber Union says the Forestry Growth Fund will give the industry a fighting chance⁠: https://www.timberbiz.com.au/timber-union-says-the-forestry-growth-fund-will-give-the-industry-a-fighting-chance/

04/09/2026

A big welcome to the workers who joined the union this week!

New members come from 14 workplaces across timber and wood products, glass and windows, furniture manufacturing and furnishings, textiles clothing and footwear, and commercial laundry

Every new member makes our union stronger. Together, we can win better pay, safer workplaces and respect on the job

Welcome to the TFTU! ✊

30/08/2026

Well said, by our State Secretary Danny Murphy. If you really back Tasmanian timber workers, you back projects like Rushy Lagoon. New plantation establishment means long-term resource security. Resource security means investment, job security and confidence for mills, workers and regional communities.
You can’t say you support timber workers while opposing the plantation establishment their jobs depend on.

29/08/2026

Solidarity

28/08/2026

What a great week of growth for the TFTU!

We’ve welcomed new members from 21 workplaces across four states, working in timber, manufacturing, glass, textiles, clothing, laundries and on-site installation.

Every new member adds to our collective strength and what we can achieve together.

27/08/2026

Boosting Aussie farms & forests!
The Timber Fibre Strategy: more timber, jobs and strong regional communities
All while keeping farming thriving!

Read the plan now:
https://www.agriculture.gov.au/sites/default/files/documents/timber-fibre-strategy.pdf

27/08/2026

Our thoughts are with all those affected by the devastating floods in Nepal, our Nepalese members and their families and communities at this difficult time

We know many people will be anxiously waiting for news from loved ones and watching the situation unfold from afar. Consular Emergency Centre is available 24 hours

Consular services information from DFAT.

26/08/2026

Pay Day Super is now law.

Make sure your employer is paying your super.

If your super is late or missing, or you notice any other issues, call the TFTU office on 1800 060 556.

25/08/2026

Stegbar NSW members! Vote YES on every question & put your ballot in the Australia Post box asap. Not a Stegbar NSW member? Drop a "time for fair pay" below if you are backing their fight for fair pay.

23/08/2026

From little things, big things grow.

Today we mark the 60th anniversary of the Wave Hill Walk-Off.

On 23 August 1966, around 200 Gurindji workers and their families walked off the Wave Hill cattle station, striking against poverty wages and appalling working and living conditions.

Led by Vincent Lingiari, what began as an industrial dispute grew into a nine-year struggle for land rights and self-determination.

The Gurindji stood strong for nine long years, supported by workers and unions across Australia who raised money, collected supplies and backed their struggle.

The Wave Hill Walk-Off changed Australia — a powerful reminder of what can be achieved through courage, collective action and solidarity