We know about fast fashion and fast food, Industries that have come under scrutiny for their environmental and societal impacts. Now, fast furniture -marked by cheap, disposable, and mass-produced imported items – is creating a similarly harmful footprint. As we...
The Australian Furniture Association (AFA) believe employers and employees in our industry must understand their rights and obligations regarding working hours. AFA Partner, Archer Thompson, specialise in commercial law, and delve into what constitutes reasonable or...
Archer Thompson presents an insight on best practices for hosting end-of-year workplace celebrations. Long time AFA Partners, Richard Thompson and his team, provide practical advice and support to risk adverse companies. End of year gatherings present an excellent...
The Australian Furniture Association commends the Australian Competition & Consumer Commission’s (ACCC) introduction of the Consumer Goods (Toppling Furniture) Information Standard 2024, which will come into effect on 4 May 2025. This new standard addresses...
The Australian Furniture Association (AFA) and Australian Furniture Industry Stewardship Council (AFISC) are grateful to industry partners who recently participated in discovery phase interviews for the AFA Furniture Passport project. Independently directed by the AFA...
Those of us manufacturing product know well that the pace of change in the world of operations management never slows, and that monitoring the latest technological initiatives and changing market demands requires constant vigilance. A recent article from Manufacturing...
The Australian Furniture Association watched last night as America again voted Donald Trump into The White House. But how will this affect Australia? And the Furniture Industry? When Donald Trump returns to the White House in 2025, his administration are likely to...
Black Friday and Cyber Monday Don’t Align with Circular Economy Goals of Australia’s Furniture Industry. As Black Friday and Cyber Monday (BFCM) approach, our inboxes fill with sales promotions and retailers across Australia prepare for one of the year’s busiest...
In 2019, Furniture Complaints Australia (FCA) was established. Aimed at addressing consumer complaints related specifically to furniture products FCA managed issues ranging from poor customer handling through to overseeing recall claims to the ACCC. Over the past...
A recent study by Monash University is on point for Australian Furniture Association Members to consider. The Australian based survey aligns with a local economic backdrop – making it directly relevant to Australian businesses. The study found that 46% of...
We understand how challenging it can be to get your sales team and product catalogues in front of architects and specifiers. That’s why, in June, the Australian Furniture Association (AFA) took a major step to open the door for AFA Members to showcase their brands and...
Spring has Sprung, and it’s a great time to get excited about everything blooming in your gardens and in your business! Just as we prepare our gardens for a new season, it’s the perfect opportunity to dig into your financials, turn over and fertilise your...
The Australian Furniture Association warns Australian businesses of the increasing vulnerability to cyber-attacks and online scams – they’re happening more frequently and resulting in higher financial losses. In fact, cyber-attacks have a long-term impact and...
The Australian Furniture Association and the Multi-Industry Collaboration Group (MICG), made up of the Victorian Automotive Chamber of Commerce, Boating Industry Association of Victoria, Caravanning Industry Association of Victoria, and Specialised Textiles...
The Waste Management and Resource Recovery Association of Australia (WMRR) invites you to join us in Adelaide on the 16-17 October 2024 for the inaugural Australian Resource Recovery Conference. The waste and resource recovery (WARR) sector receives 76 million tonnes...
Australian Furniture Association Partner, XETA Accounting, is on the money. ‘We’ve been through the wringer for a while. Things haven’t been easy since the Global Financial Crisis in 2007/2008, and just as the world began recovering, COVID hit us all. The fact...
Molmic Furniture are immensely proud to have their products featured in a number of prestigious residences in recent times. Established in 1987, Molmic is driven by a deep passion for sofas. Molmic’s commitment lies in creating comfortable, durable lounge furniture...
As a Not For Profit the Australian Furniture Association is constantly being told it is punching above its weight. We know it, but do you? So much of what we do is based on intel, data and forecasting. Often anecdotal, but always qualified. To that end the AFA always...
The Australian Furniture Association extends an invitation to industry to attend the Wrap Up Event for the Take A Seat With Us Program on Wednesday 14 August 2024. You will recall that just over twelve months ago the AFA identified that the skilled upholsterer...
Immigration Update – where to next from an Immigration Law perspective. In December 2023, former Ministers for Immigration and Home Affairs released the ‘Migration Strategy’, which outlined a new vision for Australia’s migration system. Whilst the Ministers have...
Helping to build greater accountability in the furniture and furnishings industry … Global GreenTag International has joined forces in a collaborative partnership with the Australian Furniture Association (AFA), the only recognised peak industry body for the...
