Australia’s skill shortage continues to hamper furniture industry

Recent Ai Group affirms sector concerns for the Australian Furniture Industry.  Australia’s skills shortage gap continues to expand and without immediate and innovative intervention from government at all levels, the entire Furniture Industry supply chain will...

Victorian Fair Jobs Code Impacts on Procurement

The Victorian Fair Jobs Code has been launched and important changes will affect the way the Australian Furniture industry does business with the Victorian Government, a move strongly supported by the Australian Furniture Association (AFA). The Fair Jobs Code (the...

Digital Jobs for Manufacturing – Victoria

Applications are now open for the Digital Jobs for Manufacturing program. The program aims to upskill workers in the manufacturing sector. The Australian Furniture Association (AFA) urges Victorian manufacturers, who are eligible, to access fully subsidised,12-week...

Growing Global Links

The Australian Furniture Association is continuing to grow its global reach internationally and the AFA’s commitment to a clear global focus quality, high standards and safe Australian furnishing products and industry-led advocacy.  More discounts; greater access to...