Furnishings Industry Third-Highest User of Wood in the World
Consumers now demand sustainable products and are willing to rethink their buying habits to incorporate environmental and social product benefits into their buying decisions.
How your business can gain more tax incentives for energy upgrades
Business Australia and the Energy Efficiency Council (EEC) are hosting a panel discussion on how smart energy can improve business productivity and cut costs. Register here
Industry Opportunity Through Stewardship System
A resilient and sustainable furniture industry, with Australia positioned as a global leader in innovation, is the aim of a three-year programme to develop a commercial furniture Product Stewardship system with minimal financial impact on the industry.
What employers need to know about new casual employment laws
The Fair Work Act (FWA) was recently amended to change workplace rights for casual employees, and places new obligations on employers. A new definition of casual employment has been introduced, as well as a pathway for casual employees to move to permanent employment,...The benefits of mediation in a commercial dispute
Lawyers are often stereotyped as being interested in prolonging an expensive Court action. More often the opposite is true.