Government Inaction on Furniture Procurement Spurs Rising Financial and Reputational Risks
The Australian Furniture Association has raised concerns about the growing risks associated with poor government procurement practices of furniture and furnishings, warning that inaction is contributing to regulatory exposure, supplier disputes, cost blowouts,...ACCC Priorities for 2026–27: What Furniture Retailers and Suppliers Need to Know
As the Australian Furniture Association (AFA) and the Australian Furnishing Industry Stewardship Council (AFISC) continue to support a competitive, transparent, and consumer-focused furnishing sector, members should be aware of the latest compliance and enforcement...Benefits of Purpose-Built Furniture for Patients and Residents in Aged Care
As highlighted by the Australian Furniture Association, in healthcare and aged care environments, furniture is far more than a design decision – it directly influences comfort, mobility, safety and dignity every single day. For providers across Australia,...Webinar: Strengthening Supply Chain Compliance Across Australia’s Furniture Industry
Australian furniture brands and manufacturers are operating in an environment of increasing scrutiny around ethical sourcing, timber legality, and supply chain transparency. Expectations from regulators, customers, and global markets continue to rise and as your...Accelerating Digital Infrastructure for a Circular, Productive Furniture Sector
Australia faces an increasing volume of poor-quality furniture entering the market, with limited visibility of chemical content, durability, and end-of-life outcomes contributing to growing pressure on already over-stretched landfill sites. The Australian Government...Furniture Suppliers: Non-Compliance Will Cost MILLIONS
The Australian Competition and Consumer Commission (ACCC) has introduced the Consumer Goods (Toppling Furniture) Information Standard 2024, a significant measure aimed at reducing injuries and fatalities caused by unstable furniture. This mandatory standard came into...Machine Safety Compliance Blitz
NSW Workplace Regulation Changes: SafeWork NSW Inspectors have attended a number of businesses to conduct a proactive workplace inspection.
Timber Industry in Australia: An Overview
Australia’s forestry industry is a hugely important contributor to Australia’s economy, providing jobs and generating revenue through the production and export of forest products. According to the Department of Agriculture, Fisheries and Forestry (DAFF), in 2018-2019,...‘Land-not-so-full’ is the Future of Landfill Diversion – Product Stewardship
Product stewardship is an approach to environmental management in which everyone involved in creating, producing, selling, or using a product is accountable for reducing its environmental impact at all points in its life cycle, including end-of-life management....Join Australian Furniture Industry Stewardship Council
The Australian Furniture Industry Stewardship Council (AFISC) is now calling for expressions of interest to join the Advisory Groups that will inform and guide the Council towards a series of strategic milestones…