This image is possibly a bit extreme for most of Australia, however it is winter and we found some handy tips on how to look after your outdoor furniture: Aluminium: Aluminium outdoor furniture can be left out year round. However, make sure all the water is...
The2016 AFIA ( Australian Furniture Industry Awards) and ACE ( Australian Contemporary Emerging Designer) Awardsnominations have closed. The increase in nominations will make it very difficult for our Judges to shortlist from a wonderful selection of entrants....
Advertising. Digital Media. Exhibitions and Trade Shows. It’s all too much. So how do you decide where to spend your valuable marketing bucks for the best return on investment? Marie Kinsella is the CEO of newly formed International Exhibition & Conference...
Augmented Reality is a cutting-edge technology that adds layers of digital information – videos, 3D models, live streams, images, audio – directly on items in the physical world. AR allows brands, publishers and agencies to create immersive and interactive experiences...
Check out this great article from Interiors Addict on AFA Member Jardan on their bed linen collection. Inspired by Australians’ penchant for flannelette pyjamas, the ‘Flannies’ bed linen collection is a decidedly lo-fi turn for Jardan, a brand we’ve come to...
The Design Files this week checks out Australia’s national pavilion in Venice, which was designed by Melbourne based Denton Corker Marshall, and was constructed last year. Within this structure is a new exhibition, ‘The Pool‘, designed this year by young Sydney...
The AWR competition is back for another year for Australian secondary school students enrolled in Years 11 and 12 in 2016. Student Awards have several categories to enter and prizes will be awarded for the following: Overall Best Best Design Best Hand...
The AFA would like to wish Member Workspace Commercial Furniture a very happy 105th birthday this week! Workspace remains a founding institution in the Australian design industry, trading through two World Wars, The Great Depression and 26 Australian Prime...
ARBITRATION PROCEEDINGS REGARDING PLA – BACKGROUND For more than 12 months, Standards Australia has been requesting SAI Global to provide information regarding the use of Standards Australia content in accordance with the contract (known as the PLA)...
The Federal Court has ordered Online Dealz Pty Ltd (Online Dealz) to pay a penalty of $100,000 for supplying a household cot, portable cot and stroller that did not comply with safety standards, and for making misleading representations in advertisements for...
The shortlists for the Australian Furnishing Industry Awards (AFIA) and the Australian Contemporary Emerging (ACE) Design Awards have been announced with this years awards set to be bigger and better than EVER! With more entries than ever before and some...
There are three legal avenues available to those who believe that someone else is wrongly exploiting their product or brands or business identities (whether or not registered or unregistered trade marks are involved). Trade Mark Infringement Where you have a...
Remember to leave enough time to make any superannuation payments before 30 June 2016 in order for them to go through the super system and be counted as a contribution for tax purposes in this financial year. To find out more:...
If you’re thinking about installing video surveillance, here are some helpful tips to follow for best practice: Tell your staff and new employees in writing about the surveillance devices. Clearly explain your expectations of staff in the workplace and their...
A workplace code of conduct can set your business’s standards and expectations by clearly documenting your business policies, values and ethics. What is a code of conduct? A code of conduct is a set of guidelines on how staff should act, and what they can and...
Workspace Furniture is a national manufacturer and supplier of a quality range of systems and commercial furniture. They have a vacancy available within their Melbourne Sales Team who due to progressive growth has become a significant commercial furniture...
ANZ Bank CEO Shayne Elliott has predicted the disappearance of credit cards in Australia within the next decade. The bank announced on 14 July 2016 that it has chosen Google’s Android Pay for contactless payments in Australia. Bendigo & Adelaide Bank...
Before AFA Members think about importing or exporting a product, you need to understand how it is classified for customs tariffs and duty in each market of interest. The Harmonised Commodity Description and Coding system is generally referred to as the...
The Biomass mission’s novel space radar will make 3D maps of forests, improving our understanding of how carbon is cycled through the Earth system. Its data will be important for climate research, and will create a baseline for treaties that seek to...
After a busy time at FURNITEX & design and working with QIDA, Greg Natale launched his new furniture range. He posted on Instagram” So pleased to launch #GrangeXGregNatale with @nealewhitaker,@vogueliving and @domoaustralia.” Using in-house...
The Australian Competition and Consumer Commission is warning AFA Members to watch out for scam emails that claim to be from the ACCC but in fact contain links that can infect your computer with malware. In the past week, several businesses have reported...
