SLASH YOUR ENERGY BILLS IN OUR LATEST RELIEF PROGRAM

With the Australian Energy Regulator drafting price increases of up to 30% as of 1st July 2023, proud partner of the Australian Furniture Association, Energy Action, are inviting members to join their upcoming Energy Bill Relief Group Buying event. CEO of the AFA,...

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,...

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…

35% of Australian GDP Spent Via Government Procurement

We’ve all seen the unprecedented changes that COVID has brought to the world. Many industries felt the squeeze (as did consumers) when importation during 2019-2022 saw huge delays with freight and cargo shipping time frames. This ultimately led to a massive strain on...

Cots and Mattresses listed as high-risk Infant Safe Sleeping Products

The Australian Furniture Association (AFA) is proud to have been a contributor to the recently released Guide for the Design of Safe Infant Sleeping environments. Products featured in the Guide include, but are not limited to, household cots, portable cots, bassinets,...

The Time To Secure Your Next Energy Contract Is Now

During the past month, we saw a downward movement in the price per MWh for NSW, VIC and QLD for all years. In contrast, SA had a significant increase in price. For 2023 contracts, NSW, VIC and QLD are nearing $50/MWh below recent record highs. The Federal...

Why “fast fashion” runs rampant in the furniture sector

The Australian Furniture Association (AFA) was successful in securing a federally funded grant on product stewardship early in 2022. Design of Commercial Furniture for the Circular Economy – Furniture 360 – will unpack how the furniture industry will address the...

Furniture 360 Briefing – September 2022

Furniture 360 Project Leader, Mark Thomson, speaks with the Australian Furniture Association (AFA) head of Partnerships and Marketing Jason Ross about the Furniture 360 project. Jason Ross – Mark thank you for your time. Earlier this year you were appointed Project...

Suppliers of infant sleep products legally bound

It is important that suppliers of infant sleep products are legally bound by the Australian Consumer Law (ACL) and are fully aware of their legal obligations in terms of supplying safe products…

Wood-n’t we all like to know more?

MORE than 100 architects, engineers, and specifiers will gather in Melbourne on August 23-24 for one of Australia’s largest timber industry events and AFA Members are invited to join…

Take control of your business energy contracts

Australia is in an energy crisis. It’s been all over the news. The current volatile energy market means there’s never been a more vital time to be monitoring your energy bills and making sure your energy contract is being managed effectively. Our newest partner is helping businesses across the country take back control of their energy requirements. Fight back against the energy crisis.