The renewed love affair with products manufactured in Australia at risk when the lines are blurred

Oct 1, 2021

The resurgence of interest in products that are made in Australia has been significant in the past two years. Australian consumers, buyers and specifiers are willing to pay for products they believe are made in, grown in or product of Australia, or support local jobs and businesses. Even Australia’s Governments’ are beginning to push for ‘buy local’. However, any Country of Origin claim should provide consumers with clear, accurate and truthful information about what they are buying. Significant penalties apply if a product is misrepresented

Safeguarding Your Business From A COVID-19 Outbreak

Sep 22, 2021

Health authorities are warning Australians to approach the easing of COVID-19 restrictions with care by avoiding complacency.
The effects of lockdowns and restrictions are having a widespread impact on many businesses. Having a plan to help protect your staff from a potential outbreak in your workplace should be a priority. . READ MORE

Can You Direct Your Employees to Get Vaccinated?

Sep 22, 2021

As COVID-19 vaccines become increasingly available to the working population, employers are looking for guidance on the controversial question: can employers direct their employees to get vaccinated?
Three recent decisions from the Fair Work Commission have ruled that employers can direct employees to be vaccinated, provided it is safe for the employee to do so.

CEO News August 2021

Aug 31, 2021

A HUGE week in the Furnishing industry has seen us developing more Education and Training initiatives, releasing the AFA’s Toppling Furniture Prevention Best Practice Guidelines, contributing to the review of the entire Furnishing Training Package overhaul, updating...