MODERN ICON REACHES ANOTHER MILESTONE
A great big Happy 95th Birthday to one of Australia’s leading founders of great furniture design and manufacturing and the AFA’s inaugural Master of the Year in 2014. Ian, together with his wife Joyce, celebrate their birthdays this month and we send them our...Penalties of up to 150k for Non Compliance
The Australian Illegal Logging Prohibition Act is now in force.From 1 January 2018, importers of regulated timber products into Australia.
FRANCHISE SECTOR FACES POTENTIAL SENATE INQUIRY
*Source March 12, 2018 Matthew Elmas It has been a trying month for Australia’s franchise sector, which after a string of scandals is now staring down the barrel of a Senate inquiry. A spokesperson for Senator John Williams has confirmed that he intends to move a...DIGITAL TRANSFORMATION TO ADD $45B TO AUSSIE ECONOMY
* Source March 12, 2018 Inside Retail Digital transformation will add an estimated $45 billion to Australia’s GDP by 2021 and increase its growth rate by 0.5 per cent annually, according to a new study released by Microsoft and IDC APAC. In a survey conducted with...AFA PARTNERS WITH WOOD CERTIFICATION STANDARDS BODY – RESPONSIBLE WOOD
The AFA is proud to announce a working partnership with Responsible Wood*. Responsible Wood is the National Governing Body for PEFC Australia. Established in 2002, Responsible Wood* are pioneers in the development of certification standards for wood and wood products...An Issue of National Importance
by Simona Jobbagy, AFCoPN Chair, Director of Business, Design, Media and ICT Programs, Swinburne University “Preparing young people for the new future of work is an issue of national importance” according to the Foundation for Young Australians (FYA, 2015). The fast...COACHING AND MENTORING
by John Clements, hranywhere As leaders of businesses, we have many responsibilities. These range from dealing with the day to day operational aspects of our businesses and handling business finances to developing the people working with us. Each of these is...Standards Update From Furntech-AFRDI
Review of standards AS/NZS 4442:1997 Office Desks and AS/NZS 4443:1997 Office panel systems – Workstations. The committee has met to consider a large number of public comments. The accepted comments are now being included in an updated committee draft. Standards...SMALL BUSINESS CONTACTS TO ACCC UP 30 PER CENT
Almost 5,000 small businesses contacted the ACCC in the second half of 2017, up from 3,700 in the preceding six months, according to the latest edition of the Small Business in Focus released today. Alleged misleading conduct, false representations and consumer...PRIORITY OCCUPATION LIST
The West Australian Food, Fibre & Timber Industries Training Council needs information from industry about the supply of skilled employees in the following sectors: Textiles Furniture, Wood & related products Forestry & Timber There are specific...Safety blitz sparks product recall of cots posing entrapment, choking, falls, hazards for children
Safety blitz sparks product recall of cots posing entrapment, choking, falls, hazards for childrenKaren Collier, Consumer reporter, Herald SunJune 2, 2017 7:59pmAs reported in the Herald Sun FIVE faulty children’s cots have been recalled in the past month because of...Baby and toddler cots involved in recall
http://www.dailyliberal.com.au/story/4700284/baby-and-toddler-cots-involved-in-recall-photos-video/Workers Compensation
by John Clements, hranywhere In the event of a work-related accident or illness, state and territory health and safety laws require injured workers have access to first aid, workers’ compensation and a return to work rehabilitation program. This follows the key...Leading A Culture of Innovation
by Simona Jobbagy, AFCoPN Chair, Director of Business, Design, Media and ICT Programs, Swinburne University January is always a good time for reflection on the year past, as well as some blue sky thinking to help us deal with the challenges that await us. As our...Do You Import Timber Products?
As of the 1st of January 2018, the Department of Agriculture and Water Resources will cease the “soft start” audit period.