The Impact of Disruption on International Trade

AFA has provided us with this interesting insight into global trade and logistics as they believe within next decade, it could be virtually unrecognisable from what we see today. Digital and physical disruption will change the way customers and suppliers connect, and...

Snapshot series: When will a contractor be considered an employee?

WorkCover Under the Workplace Injury Rehabilitation and Compensation Act 2013 a contractor/worker will be deemed any employee of the hirer if a contract is: · not principally for the provision of goods or equipment; and · at least 80% of the work is completed by the...

VCE VET Furnishing PD

The VCAA is hosting a free program PD session in conjunction with the Australian Furniture Association on Wednesday 30 November 2016. We will be joined by Gary Dunshea from Manufacturing Skills Australia and will discuss in detail the implementation of the new...

Furniture & TV Tip-Over Prevention Industry Code – Draft for Comment

The AFA, acting on behalf of our members and in our capacity as the national peak body, has contributed to a review and draft recommendation to the ACCC and Government in response to the issue of toppling furniture and televisions as a growing cause of child injuries...

Great Aussie Blokes

Jo Hall from Channel 9 News Melbourne recently reported on a group of elderly retirees in Melbourne’s east who are devoting their precious time and skills to a worthy cause.These wonderful outer suburban men who are in their late 80’s early 90’s are...