Meet Marcus: Your Partner in Operational Excellence

Marcus Downie joined the Australian Furniture Association 12 months ago and thrives on helping AFA Members achieve real improvements in operational excellence. While his 30 years in bus manufacturing might sound worlds away from furniture making, Marcus knows that...

Welcome to New AFA Members!

The Australian Furniture Association (AFA) is delighted to welcome the following new members to the growing community of furnishing industry leaders, innovators, and advocates: CEMAC Technologies – Specialists in workplace solutions and technology integration, helping...

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...