35% of Australian GDP Spent Via Government Procurement

We’ve all seen the unprecedented changes that COVID has brought to the world. Many industries felt the squeeze (as did consumers) when importation during 2019-2022 saw huge delays with freight and cargo shipping time frames. This ultimately led to a massive strain on...

ACCC ‘Greenwashing’ Sweep Unearths Widespread Concerning Claims

The ACCC will be investigating a number of businesses for potential ‘greenwashing’, following an internet sweep which found more than half of the businesses reviewed made concerning claims about their environmental or sustainability practices. The Australian Furniture...

Stitching Up The Gap To Take A Seat With Us

The Australian skilled labor shortage for upholsterers and textile fabricators is being addressed by an innovative new training initiative launching in April. “Take a Seat With Us!” Taster Program embeds the Design Specification and job-ready tasks into the...

Australia’s Most Trusted & Distrusted Brands Webinar is now live!

The Australian Furniture Association reviews trusted content as it comes to hand and selects information that may be of use to the Australian Furnishing Industry.Furniture suppliers to retailers may benefit from the attached webinar, which features the TOP TWO...

Win Work! Growing Your Sales

The Australian Furniture Association regularly receives requests from both AFA Members and enquiries from BUYERS in relation to supply of products, materials, manufacturing and other services from our Members. If you currently have capacity to upscale, please submit...

‘Make Money’ – Exclusive AFA Member Offering

‘Make Money’ is for AFA Member Businesses looking for genuine lead generation, to win work, retain work and increase their bottom line. This Service will be provided by AFA Partners – Furniture Contracts Australia, but client liaison is managed by the AFA to ensure...

Big opportunities for the Furniture Industry in 2023

The National Reconstruction Fund and how it could benefit Australian Furniture Association Members. The Australian Government has committed $15 billion to establish the National Reconstruction Fund (NRF). The NRF will finance projects in priority areas to leverage...

Furniture Company Collapses Into Liquidation

A troubled Australian online furniture retailer has recently gone into liquidation leaving thousands of consumers without their paid for products. The Australian Furniture Association is adamant that AFA Member companies are not involved in the collapse, sighting...

Furniture Company Collapses Into Liquidation – AFA Members Edition

A troubled Australian online furniture retailer has recently gone into liquidation leaving thousands of consumers without their paid for products. The Australian Furniture Association is adamant that AFA Member companies are not involved in the collapse, sighting...

Australian Privacy Principles form cornerstone of Privacy Act.

As technology has developed and data gathering and storage have increased, privacy has become increasingly important in contemporary culture. The privacy debate has a big impact on people, corporations, and the government. The Australian Furniture Association regards...

Spotlight on Design Furniture Co

Design Furniture is a South Australian manufacturing company that produces a world class product, supplying prestigious retail outlets nationally. A long time Australian Furniture Association Member, their reputation for producing a quality product together with superior service has drawn many of Australia’s most reputable designers, architects and health care specialists to their family-owned business in Newton.

Why “fast fashion” runs rampant in the furniture sector

The Australian Furniture Association (AFA) was successful in securing a federally funded grant on product stewardship early in 2022. Design of Commercial Furniture for the Circular Economy – Furniture 360 – will unpack how the furniture industry will address the...

Furniture 360 Briefing – September 2022

Furniture 360 Project Leader, Mark Thomson, speaks with the Australian Furniture Association (AFA) head of Partnerships and Marketing Jason Ross about the Furniture 360 project. Jason Ross – Mark thank you for your time. Earlier this year you were appointed Project...

AFA Latest Furnishing Industry News

Australian Furniture Association E News is distributed to over 43,000 subscribers each week. For the latest news subscribe now. • held a social event? • developed a new product? • received an award? • been involved in an interesting project? • visited or exhibited at...