Jardan Leads the Way in Sustainable Furniture Manufacturing

Jardan, a proudly family-owned Australian company, is setting a new standard in sustainable furniture manufacturing. With a commitment to creating responsible furniture and lighting that deeply connects to the Australian way of life, Jardan’s manufacturing...

Strengthening Cybersecurity in Australia’s Furnishing Industry

Cyber threats are evolving rapidly — and for Australian businesses, including those in the furnishing and manufacturing sectors, staying ahead has never been more challenging. To help leaders navigate this landscape, the Australian Furniture Association (AFA) is...

The Brand Graveyard: Where Generic Furniture Names Go to Die

The furniture industry thrives on innovation. New designs push the boundaries of ergonomics, materials, and form. But in the marketplace, a chair remains a chair, and a table remains a table. This elemental truth presents a significant branding challenge: how to forge...

New Partnership Puts Interiors in the Carbon Spotlight

The Australian Furniture Association (AFA), in collaboration with the Australian Furnishing Industry Stewardship Council (AFISC) and Rebuilt, has launched a groundbreaking partnership to bring Furniture, Fixtures and Equipment (FF&E) into the centre of carbon...

Meet Marcus: Your Partner in Operational Excellence

Marcus Downie joined the Australian Furniture Association 12 months ago and thrives on helping AFA Members achieve real improvements in operational excellence. While his 30 years in bus manufacturing might sound worlds away from furniture making, Marcus knows that...

Welcome to New AFA Members!

The Australian Furniture Association (AFA) is delighted to welcome the following new members to the growing community of furnishing industry leaders, innovators, and advocates: CEMAC Technologies – Specialists in workplace solutions and technology integration, helping...

Strengthening Sustainability in Furniture: AFA, AFISC & GECA Unite

The Australian Furniture Association (AFA) and the Australian Furnishing Industry Stewardship Council (AFISC) are proud to reaffirm their partnership with Good Environmental Choice Australia (GECA), driving forward a shared mission: to elevate environmental standards,...

Consumers Increasingly Want Aussie Made Products

Marcus Downie, AFA Partnerships and Government Relations  Roy Morgan Research shows $10 pw can add $5.6 billion to the economy and create 10,000 jobs  The Australian Furniture Association has received recent Roy Morgan research showing Australian Consumers...

ACCC Urges Businesses to Review Card Surcharges and Pricing Practices

The Australian Competition and Consumer Commission (ACCC) is reminding businesses — including those in the furniture industry — to ensure their card payment surcharges and pricing practices comply with Australian Consumer Law. The Australian Furniture Association...

Trade Wars. Tariffs. Furniture. What the Data Shows

The recent presentation on Container movements through Melbourne Port paints a very interesting picture on Australia’s international trade. The Australian Furniture Association was interested to learn how the changing tariff environment might affect your business?...