AFCA

EVENTS

Hall of Fame Winners & Awards Dinner

AFCA and its members come together every two years 

to celebrate the legends of our industry 

and award those for their contribution.




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Industry Field Days




COMING SOON

AGM & Members Conference 2023

 Please join us AFCA's AGM, Luncheon, Conference 

for a Glimpse into the Future of Forestry!

        Date: 16 November, 2023

        Time: 11.30 AM

        Venue: Albury Entertainment Centre, 525 Swift Street, Albury NSW

        Cost: $255 for AFCA Members & $295 for Industry Guests +GST

        Inclusions: Tickets include all meals, wine, beer, cider & soft drinks

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training & development

Professional Freight Task Management Program
​formally know as the Professional Owenship 
​& Driver Wellbeing Program (PODW)

This program is open to members and non members 

combining the PODW program with the ATSSS Heavy 

Vehicle Crash and Rollover Awareness Program to 

become the PROFESSIONAL FREIGHT 

TASK MANAGEMENT PROGRAM.

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AFCA Masterclass Series
Are you wanting to grow and be successful 
OR 
are you ready to help others grow to become successful?

This program is open to members, non members, 

business leaders and emerging leaders in harvest, 

haulage, civil and silviculture sectors.

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Webinar & Podcast

Our webinar and podcast series is open to all AFCA  

members. If you are unable to attend any of our online 

sessions we provide access to each webinar recording.

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afca calendar of events & PROGRAMS

We have included an overview of all our events, programs and other important AFCA activities in the calendar below.  Just click on each individual item to view further details:


JULY 23

All - Facebook Competition - First Super













AUG 23

9 to 11 Aug - Professional Freight Task Management Program - TAS

15 to 18 Aug - Professional Freight Task Management Program - QLD                                     

                                               

       







SEPT 23

18 to 22 Sept - Professional Freight Task Management Program - NSW

28 to 29 Sept - Professional Freight Task Management Program - VIC                                                                                                                                                                                  

                







OCT 23

3 to 5 Oct - Professional Freight Task Management Program - WA     

11 to 18 Oct - Professional Freight Task Management Program - SA                                                                                                                            

  







NOV 23

16 Nov - AFCA AGM & Members Conference, Albury NSW          












DEC 23













The log newsletter​

June 2023The Log Newsletter July 2023
May 2023 The Log Newsletter May 2023
April 2023
 The Log Newsletter April 2023
March 2023 The Log Newsletter March 2023
 February 2023 The Log Newsletter February 2023
January 2023 The Log Newsletter January 2023
December 2022The Log Newsletter December 2022
  

NEWS​

AFCA APPOINTS NEW GENERAL MANAGER

2 aUGUST 2023

Australian Forest Contractors Association Appoints Tim Lester as New General Manager The Australian Forest Contractors Association (AFCA) is delighted to announce the appointment of Tim Lester as its new General Manager commencing 14 August 2023. Tim brings with him a wealth of knowledge and experience gained over more than two decades of working across government and industry organisations, focusing on national issues related to natural resource management, sustainable agriculture, animal welfare, biosecurity, and rural innovation. 

Commenting on Tim Lester's appointment, AFCA Chair, Adan Taylor, expressed confidence in his abilities, stating, "Tim will be a great leader for AFCA & representative for its members." Outgoing General Manager, Carlie Porteous, also echoed the sentiment, saying, "Tim is precisely what the Association needs now. We have experienced good growth and created a shared community among Forest Contracting Businesses. Tim will see the Association progress even more with his forward looking policy experience." 

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AFCA News

 2 August 2023 New AFCA General Manager appointed
 5 July 2023 AFCA partners with QTA for our members
24 May 2023 WHO WILL PUT OUT THE FIRES
24 May 2023
 End of state native forestry in Victoria
24 May 2023
 AFCA & NHVR invite you to attend Log Haulage Code of Practice (LHCoP) & Mass Management Roadshow
 17 May 2023AFCA Media Release - AFCA restructures to strengthen member benefits
 12 May 2023 AFCA Professional Freight Task Management Program
 12 May 2023 AFCA Industry Masterclass Series Invitation
 19 April 2023 Chain of Responsibility Training Program
 14 April 2023 Distracted Driver Road Rules Information
 13 April 2023 For members with an interest in Log Haulage Restraint
 8 April 2023 NFF submission on PALM
 5 April 2023 Extension of Safe and Skilled survey
 21 March 2023AFCA Members News -Safe and skilled industry training needs survey
16 Feb 2023ANOTHER FAILURE OF GOVERNMENT BUT THERE ARE OTHER MARKETS
 20 Jan 2023 AFCA CAUTIONS LABOR ON $80M ANNOUNCEMENT
 22 Apr 2022 AFCA encouraged by Coalition's commitment to forestry industry, but gaps remain in securing plantation investment and growth
 30 Mar 2022 Fuel excise
 24 Dec 2021 A disappointing Christmas and a doubtful New Year
 02 Dec 2021 From bush to boardroom
 28 Jul 2021 Your chance to shape the ForestFit Certification through the pilot
 03 Jun 2021 Last fire salvage wood to mill no cause for celebration for forest contracting businesses
 09 Apr 2021 Ongoing illegal protester action in Victoria
 28 Mar 2021 Log Haulage Code of Practice Update
 19 Mar 2021AFCA launches ForestFit training program pilot 

 
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