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?...

BNPL Reforms Are Coming and Furniture Retailers Must Be Ready

By Mark Lazarus, Director, Lazarus Legal, Legal Partner of the Australian Furniture Association The Buy Now, Pay Later (BNPL) model is now embedded in Australian furniture retail. For an industry defined by high-value discretionary purchases, BNPL has helped bridge...

Navigating Sustainability in the Library: A Greener Future

Cheap furniture might save money today – but it could cost a library its credibility tomorrow. In a time when libraries are stepping up as champions of literacy, inclusion, and community well-being, the choices made in these spaces speak volumes. The Australian...

Simplex Waste Solutions Slashes Costs

At the Australian Furniture Association, we’re committed to supporting our members with practical, cost-effective solutions that drive both profitability and sustainability. We’re excited to announce our newest partnership with Simplex Waste Solutions, a leading...

Furniture Suppliers: Non-Compliance Will Cost MILLIONS

The Australian Competition and Consumer Commission (ACCC) has introduced the Consumer Goods (Toppling Furniture) Information Standard 2024, a significant measure aimed at reducing injuries and fatalities caused by unstable furniture. This mandatory standard came into...

The Australian Furniture Association – Why belong?

The Australian Furniture Association (AFA) is the national peak body representing the Australian furniture sector. Our members include residential and commercial furniture manufacturers, cabinet makers, suppliers, retailers, allied associations, and key stakeholders...

Strengthening Sustainability: AFA, AFISC & GECA Join Forces

The Australian Furniture Association (AFA) and the Australian Furniture Industry Stewardship Council (AFISC) have announced a strategic partnership with Good Environmental Choice Australia (GECA)—Australia’s only not-for-profit, multi-sector ecolabelling program. This...

Wage theft laws in force for intentional underpayment of wages

Wage theft involves underpaying an employee’s rightful wages and other entitlements. It robs workers of their income and undermines the fundamental principles of fair work. In response to these issues, the Commonwealth government has introduced laws to criminalise the...

Support for Australian made Products Crucial Amid U.S. Trade Tariffs

As the United States enforces a minimum 10 per cent tariff on all Australian exports, the Australian Furniture Association (AFA) is calling on Australians to actively support local industries and choose Australia first by purchasing genuine Australian made products....

Mandatory Toppling Furniture Labels and Swing Tags from 4 May 2025

The Australian Consumer and Competitions Council (ACCC) Toppling furniture MANDATORY information standard will apply from 4 May 2025 A mandatory information standard has been introduced to ensure suppliers provide safety warnings to consumers about the dangers of...