Australian Timber Importers Federation

Advocating for the Timber Wholesale Industry

The Australian Timber Importers Federation Inc (ATIF) is the peak national body representing the business interests of timber and wood-based product importing and wholesaling companies. ATIF represents and advocates for the importing sector of the timber industry in national fora.

ATIF is governed by a constitution and board of directors. The Federation interacts with Federal Government ministers and departments on various issues, such as the strategic importance of timber imports to housing and domestic employment, legality assurance and certification systems and forest management policy and practice.

Why Should Timber Importers and Wholesalers Join ATIF?

ATIF represents and advocates for the importing and wholesaling sector of the timber industry. ATIF is governed by a constitution and board of directors. ATIF assists member companies to:

Strengthen their commercial performance
Improve market opportunities and competitive advantage in order to increase overall demand for timber and wood-based products
Understand and discharge relevant environmental responsibilities
Support and promote timber and wood products innovation, research and development
Understand and improve phytosanitary and border protection issues relevant to timber and wood-based product imports
Improve business interaction related to customs, tariff, border changes, logistics, freight and related matters

Become a Member and Join ATIF

ATIF has a range of membership fees depending on company size and national network. There is now a special membership arrangement and annual fee available to smaller timber importing and wholesaling companies with a single site and less than 20 employees.

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