Vicarious liability occurs when an employer becomes liable for negligent acts or omissions by their employee ‘in the course of employment’, regardless of whether the employer permitted the employee’s actions. Employers must ensure their employees always act safely and...
BackgroundPowder coating technology has roots tracing back 70 years, primarily in the USA. While it brings many improvements over pre-existing coating methods, its waste also presents the global industry with a significant environmental challenge. In 2020, estimates...
The Australian Furniture Association CEO, Patrizia Torelli, is moving into her 11th year at the helm of the AFA and is offering three personalised complimentary consultations to other not-for-profit organisations interested in understanding and managing the challenges...
The AFA has received a client request for expressions of interest from Australian companies to supply services to a niche furniture design company in NSW. Suppliers MUST meet the criteria below. Services Required: CNC cutting of shelving in hardwood Min. machine...
The Australian Furniture Association announces four recommendations for sustainable government procurement of furniture. Furniture accounts for 8.5 million tonnes of office furniture waste annually. The Australian National Audit Office found that between 1 July 2017...
