to move:

That this House:

(1)

acknowledges that the Australian furniture manufacturing industry is an important part of the Australian economy; and

(2)

notes that:

(a)

Australian furniture manufacturers face difficulties in sourcing Australian timbers due to the current logging auction system;

(b)

Australia’s furniture industry is reaching crisis point with a number of Australian furniture markers having closed their doors; and

(c)

overseas manufacturers, in using labels such as Tasmanian Oak, are giving the impression their furniture is made in Australia by Australian craftspeople.