The Australian Furniture Association is often supporting industry in relation to ‘bidding for work’. The AFA receives a flurry of emails whenever we provide advance notice of Tender opportunities, requesting ‘AFA Support Letters’ and it is OBVIOUS that we don’t always...
Does your HR Manager know about the Australian Furniture Association’s Jobs Board? A new year and Staff attrition is a common occurrence as people reassess their lives over the break. AFA Members say that Staff recruitment and retention is one of our industries...
The Australian Furniture Association advises that the updated Industrial Chemicals Environmental Management has been published on the Federal Register of Legislation to include standards for: Hexachlorobenzene (HCB) Polychlorinated biphenyls (PCBs) Polychlorinated...
Online scams have been around for a long time. Spotting a suspicious looking email dotted with spelling mistakes and bad grammar is easy BUT, we don’t usually expect the scam to involve people or businesses that we deal with on a regular basis or would otherwise...
‘Architects are time-poor, have their reputations to consider in terms of the recommendations they make, and have a vested interest in being able to select pre-vetted furniture using a “how to” guide with a minimum of fuss,’ says Architect, Micheal Smith...
The Australian Furniture Association (AFA) highlights the importance of employers in the furniture industry being well-versed in appropriate interview practices to ensure fairness and legal compliance during recruitment. An employer’s potential liability for workplace...
A recent study by Monash University is on point for Australian Furniture Association Members to consider. It’s an Australian based survey sitting against the local economic backdrop – so directly relevant to Australian businesses. The study found that 46% of...
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...
