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Focuses on the development of kraft pulp and paper mill of Visy Industries in New South Wales. Impact of the mill on the forest industry and local economy; Management of the sawmill and particle-board plant; Approval of the application to build the plant under the Environmental Planning and Assessment Act.

Reports that billionaire Richard Pratt's Visy Industries Inc. is stepping up its push to build the second stage of its paper mill in Tumut, New South Wales by seeking concessions from the government. Reasons why Visy wants to do a deal on materials; Increase in production at the mill; Most critical issue in the overall project feasibility; Terms of the 30-year Visy timber supply agreement.