This report presents the outcomes of an independent performance review of Forest & Wood Products Australia (FWPA). This review covered the period from August 2017 to January 2021. The review was comprised principally of an extensive document review and consultations with approximately 50 stakeholders: growers, processors, manufacturers, and importers; industry peak body representatives; FWPA Board members, management and staff; Grower Research Advisory Committee (GRAC) members; Commonwealth officers; research providers; and other industry participants.
This report was finalised on 4 March 2021 by Williams, Pattinson, Wilcox and Ball.