WA government cuts sandalwood harvests by 500 tonnes under January restructure
Western Australia's government is restructuring its $40 million sandalwood industry under new rules taking effect January 1, shifting oversight from the Forest Products Commission to the Department of Biodiversity, Conservation and Attractions. Producers say insufficient communication has left harvesters in limbo, with contracts expiring December 31 and harvest limits dropping from 2,500 to 2,000 tonnes annually.
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Published 15 Oct 2026, 23:03 UTC · Updated 15 Oct 2026, 23:10 UTC
Summary by OZbrief Editorial. Original report: ABC News – Politics. Editorial policy · Corrections
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