For the sixth consecutive year, companies in the forest grower and timber processing sector have participated in this voluntary survey, highlighting the industry’s ongoing commitment to increasing women’s participation across the workforce.
In FY2024–25, 25 companies completed the survey, with results showing a positive upward trend in the number of female employees, particularly over the past three financial years (FY2022–23 to FY2024–25). On average, women represented 23% of the workforce during this period, an improvement on the previous three-year average of 21% recorded between FY2019–20 and FY2021–22 (Figure 1).
Source: FWPA Diversity and Inclusion Survey 2024-25
The survey also highlights a positive three-year trend in the proportion of women in executive roles across both the forest-grower and timber-processing sectors, with an average of 29% in executive positions, up from 21% in the previous three-year period (Figure 2).”
“The continued commitment of FWPA members to the Diversity and Inclusion Survey provides essential insights for the industry and highlights the positive efforts being made to strengthen diversity and inclusion in the workplace,” said Erick Hansnata, Industry Economist and Program Manager at FWPA. “These findings not only inform our understanding of current workforce trends but also support ongoing policy development and industry-wide initiatives aimed at creating more inclusive and representative work environments.”
For more information about this article or to find out how your company can participate in the survey, please contact:
Erick Hansnata
Industry Economist and Program Manager
Forest & Wood Products Australia Ltd
erick.hansnata@fwpa.com.au
