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All of these products and substances are or will be subject to regulation and enforcement. The Australian Furniture Association (AFA) recently completed a significant piece of work investigating the role of chemicals in furniture and the importance of considering the...The Future of Sustainable Furniture and Fit Out Procurement
The Australian Furniture Association (AFA) received seed funding in early 2023 from the Circular Economy Business Support Fund as part of the Circular Economy Business Innovation Centre (CEBIC). CEBIC is delivered by Sustainability Victoria on behalf of the...Australian Government Sitting on $355 million
The Australian Furniture Association AFA is disappointed to learn that the federal welfare department has paid more than half of the total amount of money spent on office furniture across all government agencies. Services Australia’s office furniture...MONEY. MEMBERS. MARKETING. MEDIA. & MEN.
Australia has highly gender-segregated workforces. Women are overrepresented in low-paid and insecure jobs and highly underrepresented in other industries, such as manufacturing. This is partly due to entrenched stereotypes about the type of careers that men and women...Unveiling the Path to Government Contract Success: Mastering Procurement, Tendering and Sustainability Strategies for 2024-25
Government spending forecast = 36%+ Australian GDP. Now is the time to recession-proof your business and ISO accreditation is no longer enough to secure work. Calling all ambitious businesses eager to secure government contracts with authenticity. READ MORE AFA Member...VALE John Halkett – Industry Legend
The death of industry dynamo John Halkett has sent ripples of shock and sadness across the forest and forest products sector in Australia, New Zealand and internationally. The Australian Furniture Association is deeply saddened to learn that one of its greatest allies...Wood – Getting So Much Better All The Time!
The Australian Furniture Association (AFA) is pleased to support Forest & Wood Products Australia as they announce The Ultimate Renewable campaign. The launch, hosted at NSW Parliament House in Sydney, marks a significant milestone in championing the sustainable...The Victorian Manufacturing Showcase is coming in November!
The Victorian Manufacturing Showcase 2023 (VMS2023) will take place on Tuesday, 21 November, at the Moonee Valley Racing Club hosted by the Victorian Government, in partnership with NORTH Link. The showcase will shine a spotlight on the future of advanced...What the PFAS!*#!
The surging consumption of ‘Fast Furniture’, also known as imported low-cost, unsafe, non-compliant, unsustainable product, is being attributed to increases in the increased cost of living, shifting behavioural patterns, evolving living trends, and the nomadic...Partner Spotlight – Furniture Contracts Australia
Business Growth Planners Australia: Say hello to our member, Furniture Contracts Australia; Who assist in supporting AFA Members.
Tender Opportunities
Australian Government Infrastructure Tender Opportunities: View current market opportunities the AFA have identified as suitable options.
Major Furniture Manufacturing Equipment Closing Down Sale
Major Furniture Manufacturing Closing Down Sale: Read more about an upcoming furniture manufacturing equipment auction.
Survey submission on behalf of AFA Members
Funding Opportunity Survey for AFA members: The AFA has submitted a comprehensive response to the recently requested survey.
New Government grant to help timber industry
New Government grant to help timber industry: An important funding opportunity that aims to support manufacturers impacted.
Take A Seat With Us LAUNCH EVENT – You’re Invited!
Take A Seat With Us Skills program Launch: We are delighted to extend a special invitation to you for the launch event of our skills program!
NSW Work Health and Safety Changes AFA Members – Audiometric Testing
NSW Audiometric Regulation Changes: The NSW Minister for Work Health and Safety has approved the commencement of clause 58.
Machine Safety Compliance Blitz
NSW Workplace Regulation Changes: SafeWork NSW Inspectors have attended a number of businesses to conduct a proactive workplace inspection.
Ambitious new program to strengthen VET system
Strengthening Australia’s VET system: Skills Insight is a not-for-profit, government funded and industry led organisation.
What’s Your Uphol-story?
Upholstery skills program: With the Multi Industry Collaboration Group’s job skills program, ‘Take A Seat With Us’ officially, the AFA.