The Annual General Meeting of Responsible Forest Management Australia Limited (FSC® Australia) will be held on Thursday, 28 May, followed by a membership engagement event. This hybrid event allows members to attend either in person or online.
The day will begin with the Annual General Meeting, which will provide an overview of the past year for FSC ANZ, key achievements, and priorities ahead. Following the AGM, members are invited to stay for a series of engaging sessions featuring guest speakers, as well as opportunities to network and connect with fellow members from across the sector.
Please ensure you RSVP here if you plan to attend, either in person or online. Kindly note that this event is exclusively for FSC members.
Date: Thursday, 28 May 2026
Time: 11:00 AM – 5:00 PM | Note: In-person attendees should arrive by 10:30 AM
Where: Melbourne Museum, Treetops room, 11 Nicholson St, Carlton VIC & online
Online attendance: The link to join the meeting is included in the Formal Notice of Meeting
Membership event sessions
Update on the Australian Forest Stewardship Standard Revision
The second draft of the revised Forest Stewardship Standard will have been released for consultation prior to the AGM and field-tested in forests in Victoria and Tasmania. This session will outline the proposed changes in the second draft and provide an early look at the results from the testing.
Presenter: Stefan Jensen, Senior Policy Manager at FSC ANZ
First Nations Committee (formerly Indigenous Working Group) Update
This session will provide an update on the progress and future direction of the First Nations Committee (FNC). Participants will hear about recent achievements, ongoing initiatives, and strategic priorities, as well as the Committee’s plans to strengthen Indigenous engagement and influence in sustainable forestry governance.
Presenter: Tolita Davis-Angeles, Chair of the FSC ANZ First Nations Committee
Putting Nature on the Balance Sheet
As financial markets respond to climate, biodiversity, and social risks, the forestry sector is working to measure and report the value of nature in financial terms. This session will share progress and next steps from the Global Forestry Natural Capital project, involving major forestry owners across 38 countries.
Presenter: Rayne van den Berg, Founder of Value Australia and former CFO of Forico
FSC Trace: Enhancing supply chain integrity and traceability
The EU Deforestation-free Regulation (EUDR) will come into force by December 2026. While uncertainties remain and market concerns continue to grow, one requirement is already clear: robust traceability will be fundamental across value chains and regions. This session will provide an update on FSC Trace, a digital solution powered by blockchain technology, highlighting its core strengths, its role in supporting EUDR compliance, and practical steps organisations can take to begin their preparation journey.
Presenter: Michelle Wong, Deputy Regional Director, FSC APAC
We look forward to welcoming members to this important event and providing valuable opportunities to learn, engage, and network.