Governance & Corporate Publications
FWPA operates under strict governance requirements to ensure investments are managed for the benefit of all contributors with a high level of transparency. Here you’ll find our corporate documents including our Constitution, Statutory Funding Contract, Investment priorities, Strategic Plans, Annual Reports and more.
Corporate Governance
FWPA operates under strict governance requirements to ensure investments are managed for the benefit of all contributors with a high level of transparency. Here you’ll find FWPA’s Constitution, Statutory Funding Contract, Investment priorities and more.
Statutory Funding Agreement
FWPA operates under strict governance requirements to ensure investments are managed for the benefit of all contributors with a high level of transparency.
FWPA Constitution
The FWPA Constitution was approved by members at an EGM held 1 May 2023.
Access the independent reviews of FWPA’s performance as outlined in our Statutory Funding Agreement (SFA) with the Commonwealth Government via this link.
Access a range of discussion papers and resources outlining investment, funding and planning for FWPA and the wider industry via this link.
Access the ‘Best Practice Guide to Stakeholder Consultation’, ‘Benefit Assessment & Reporting Plan’ and ‘Consultation plan’. These documents guide our clean, inclusive and transparent consultation with industry. Click here to access
These documents cover our board charter and policies, including board risk appetite statement, board performance and conflict of interest. Access via this link
Australia’s forest growers recognise the need to increase collaborative research, development and extension (RD&E). The Growers Research Advisory Committee (GRAC) was established in 2017 to facilitate collaborative investment. Access via this link
Our Collaborative Approach
As an industry services company and Rural Research and Development Corporation (RDC), Forest & Wood Products Australia (FWPA) fosters collaboration within the industry and across sectors to address shared challenges and leverage experience from other areas.
Through its research, education, and promotional initiatives, FWPA works to advance the industry’s objectives while contributing to a more sustainable future.
Forest & Wood Products Australia (FWPA) collaborates with and supports Australian Forest & Wood Innovations (AFWI) to drive research, innovation, and growth in the forest and wood products sector. As part of its mission to communicate the outcomes of FWPA investments to industry and the broader community, FWPA has committed to making its past research resources available to any researcher undertaking AFWI-funded projects upon request. This partnership ensures that valuable knowledge and insights are leveraged to advance scientific research, industry development, and the long-term sustainability of Australia’s forest and wood products industry.
Corporate Publications
FWPA’s company plans guide our vision and help us achieve our strategic goals. Clear objectives and KPI’s translate into benefits for our members and the wider forest and wood products industry. Here you’ll find FWPA’s Strategic Plans, Annual Reports and more.
Strategic Plan
Access the FWPA 2023-28 Strategic Plan, including our mission vision and KPI’s. You can also access past strategic plans for reference.
Annual Report
Access our latest annual report to see our activities, program updates and financials.
Our annual operating plan covers FWPA’s strategic framework, scope of programs, budgets, program activities, performance and more. Click here to access
FWPA have been conducting generic marketing activities to promote the use of wood and wood products in Australia since 2007-08. This document is an independent evaluation of these marketing activities: access here.