Our Position
Australian Paper has a holistic view of our role within the communities we are part of. We recognise that within the regions in which we operate, we have a leadership role in sustainable community futures.

Our Mills directly employ 1,828 people (onsite employees and permanent contractors) in rural and regional centres in New South Wales, Tasmania and Victoria.

Our business depends on the strength and diversity of our workforce and the relationships and synergies developed with the communities in which we operate.

In each of the regions we operate in, we are a principal employer and are essential to the economic and social viability of the area.

In order for us to better understand the needs of the communities we are part of and to obtain feedback on our operations, we have established Community Consultative Committees at each of our Mills. These groups provide us with an opportunity for open and effective exchange with our local communities.

Our Performance
We attract and sustain a long-term experienced workforce, with the median term of employment being over 10 years. Each of our Mills pays wages significantly above the regional average.

Our Community Consultative Committees have been operating for over 10 years and include environmental and community organisations, residents, environmental agencies, other industry representatives and local government representatives. We also run regular Mill open days and information sessions for schools and community groups.

Australian Bureau of Statistics calculations show that our operations have a multiplier effect of 1:5+, giving flow-on employment to 9,500 regional Australians.

Over 68 Australian companies (10+ employees in size) rely on Australian Paper as the principal customer of their respective goods and services.

Annually, we support in excess of 135 regional charities and community groups through gifts, donations, training and mentoring programs.

Mill Community
Programes - At a glance

Maryvale:
• Community Environmental Consultative
• Committee
• Environment Improvement Plan in place
• since 1994
• Supports community groups, sporting
• clubs, charities and voluntary organisations
• Y-linx Sponsorship program provides
• financial support to 57 community groups
• and organisations
• Regular public tours and open days
• Financial contribution to Latrobe Valley Air
• Monitoring Network.

Shoalhaven:
• Community Consultation Programs
• Sponsorship of community activities
• and projects
• Participation in local charities
• Mill education/awareness sessions

Tasmania:
• Community consultation programs
• Mill tours
• Support, participation and sponsorship
•with community groups, charities and
•voluntary organisations
• Education support including hosting of
•work experience students, presentations
•to school groups, career nights and
•science fairjudging
• Participation with Greening Australia.