BOATS. CARAVANS. CARS. COUCHES.

The Australian skilled labour 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 delivery....

Spotlight on Anlee Industries

Say hello to our latest member, Anlee Industries. The Australian Furniture Association is proud to introduce the latest AFA Members, Anlee Industries, a family owned and operated business, based in the eastern suburbs of Melbourne, Victoria. Anlee Industries are...

Featuring the Best of the Best of the Furniture Industry!

Every week, the Australian Furniture Association newsletter lands in the inboxes of over 20,000 members and industry contacts. We encourage all AFA Members to submit relevant articles, news and updates that need to be shared with the industry network and the wider...

Join Australian Furniture Industry Stewardship Council

The Australian Furniture Industry Stewardship Council (AFISC) is now calling for expressions of interest to join the Advisory Groups that will inform and guide the Council towards a series of strategic milestones…

EOI Officially Open for ‘Take A Seat With Us’ Program

The Australian Furniture Association have identified the significant labor shortage for upholsterers and textile fabricators, and have teamed up to support the Multi-Industry Collaboration Group (MICG) to create the latest job-skills taster program – ‘Take a Seat With Us!’

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...