The Australian furniture and built environment industries are invited to participate in two complimentary back-to-back workshops hosted by Global GreenTag International on Monday, 17 November, at Novotel Melbourne on Collins. These sessions provide a unique...
Source AFA legal partner Archer Thompson Lawyers Employment law is a critical area for furniture industry businesses. In particular, the issue of unfair dismissal can carry serious risks for both employers and employees. Our partner, Archer Thompson Lawyers, recently...
A nationwide ACCC review of more than 3,000 products from 160 businesses has found that a staggering 90% of suppliers had at least one non-compliant product, and more than half were non-compliant across all items assessed. Since 2000, 28 Australians—including 17...
As Australia steps toward a circular future, the risks posed by non-compliant imported furniture threaten to undermine progress. In a global first, urban trees have been certified under the PEFC “Trees Outside Forests” standard, highlighting the untapped potential of...
The Australian Furniture Association (AFA) and the Australian Furnishing Industry Stewardship Council (AFISC) are urging both online and ‘bricks and mortar’ retailers to take note of the Australian Competition and Consumer Commission’s (ACCC) latest warning ahead of...
