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Opal Australian Paper to cut 84 jobs at Maryvale mill, cites Victorian timber shortage

Opal Australian Paper will lay off 84 workers at its Maryvale paper mill in Gippsland, blaming a timber supply shortfall on the Victorian government.

Opal Australian Paper will lay off 84 workers at its Maryvale paper mill in Gippsland, blaming a timber supply shortfall on the Victorian government.

Why it matters

The layoffs affect dozens of families and highlight supply-chain issues between the state and a key regional employer.

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