{
  "id": 11076998,
  "title": "Job cut fears at one of Australia's largest toilet roll manufacturers",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/01/job-cut-fears-at-one-of-australias-largest-toilet-roll-manufacturers",
  "topic": "business",
  "section": "Business",
  "published": "2026-10-01T01:26:44.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "ABC News AU",
    "slug": "abc-news-au",
    "url": "https://www.abc.net.au/news/2026-10-01/tissue-mill-millicent-job-cuts-toilet-paper-manufacturing/107215418"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "Dozens of job losses are feared at Australia's largest paper mill, owned by Arbex, following a takeover of the Millicent mill. The multinational company is undertaking a transformation project at the 66-year-old facility, though the number of potential job cuts remains undisclosed. The mill, which has employed hundreds since 1960, is a significant contributor to the local economy and community. The Timber, Furnishing and Textiles Union is advocating for workers and the community, calling on governments to strengthen local manufacturing. The mayor of Wattle Range, Des Noll, emphasized the mill's long-standing importance to the region and the potential impact on local families and businesses. Federal and state politicians have called for transparency and support for affected workers, highlighting the critical nature of manufacturing essential products locally.",
  "summary": "Dozens of jobs could be lost at one of Australia's largest paper mills as new owner Arbex flags a \"transformation project\" aimed at keeping the business sustainable.",
  "key_points": [
    "Dozens of job losses feared at Arbex-owned Millicent mill.",
    "Transformation project underway without disclosed job cuts.",
    "Union advocates for workers and community amid uncertainty."
  ],
  "editors_take": null,
  "illustration": null,
  "coverage": {
    "outlets": 1,
    "also_reported_by": []
  },
  "ai_generated": true,
  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}