Boyer Paper Mill

Overview

The Boyer Paper Mill grant opportunity will provide up to $24 million over 5 years from 2025-26 to 2029-30 to support the Boyer Paper Mill in Tasmania, to be delivered in two phases:    Project 1: Funding of $9 million is available over two years from 2025-26, to stabilise operations and prepare for major investments to decarbonise production and diversify Boyer’s business model. Project 2: Up to $15 million is available over the following three years from 2027-28, to help deliver proposed upgrades over the longer term, subject to approval of a decarbonisation proposal.   The objectives of the program are to:   contribute to Australia’s net zero goals by decarbonising the paper production process support the long-term sustainability of Australia’s last remaining publication paper manufacturer by expanding its capabilities and improving operational efficiency facilitate initial product development and diversification activities towards future sustainability. The intended outcomes of the program are to: sustain current operations while Boyer Paper Mill prepare major investments to decarbonise significantly reduce greenhouse gas emissions by supporting transition to an operational electrified production process reduce reliance on imports and enhance supply chain security by supporting a sustainable and reliable supply of diverse Australian-made paper products.