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Why Australian Furniture Manufacturers Should Think Beyond the Usual Markets: Lessons from Defence Industry Leaders

by | 20/01/2026 | Corporate News 2 | 0 Comments

Australian furniture makers operate in a competitive and evolving landscape. With sustainability expectations rising, local procurement priorities shifting, and new technologies reshaping production lines, finding new growth avenues is more important than ever. One...
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Fast Furniture vs Handmade: Why Paying More Now Might Save You Late

by | 20/01/2026 | Corporate News 2, News | 0 Comments

Australia’s furniture sector is experiencing growing challenges as fast furniture - low-cost, mass-produced items designed for short-term use, becomes increasingly common. These products prioritize speed, trends, and price over durability, sustainability, and...
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How Furniture Industry Importers Can Avoid Higher Costs and Delays Ahead of the 2026 Peak Season

by | 16/12/2025 | Corporate News 2, News | 0 Comments

By Boaz Shiponi, Managing Director, Nexus Point If you felt the squeeze on international freight in the lead-up to Christmas 2025, you were not alone. For the Australian furniture sector, where bulky and high-value items rely on predictable scheduling and competitive...
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Reflecting on 2025: A Year of Growth and Innovation in Australian Furniture

by | 06/12/2025 | Corporate News 2, News | 0 Comments

As 2025 comes to a close, the Australian Furniture Association (AFA) celebrates a year of progress, innovation, and collaboration across the furniture industry. From sustainability milestones to safety initiatives and member support, it’s been a year of tangible...
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Simplex Waste Solutions — Smart50‑rated for 2025

by | 06/12/2025 | Corporate News 2, News | 0 Comments

We’re pleased to congratulate our valued partner, Simplex Waste Solutions, which recently ranked #41 at the 2025 Smart50 Awards — a celebration of the fastest‑growing businesses in Australia. Why Simplex stands out Founded in 2021 by Lauren Abbott and Shelley Barbuto,...
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AFA and AFISC Support the Fair Gas Prices Campaign

by | 06/12/2025 | Corporate News 2, News | 0 Comments

The Australian Furniture Association (AFA) and the Australian Furnishing Industry Stewardship Council (AFISC) strongly support the aims of the Fair Gas Prices campaign, which calls for affordable and transparent gas pricing to protect Australian manufacturing as...
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AFISC Launches Industry Advisory Group to Shape a Safer, More Circular Furnishing Sector

by | 05/12/2025 | Corporate News 2, News | 0 Comments

The Australian Furnishing Industry Stewardship Council (AFISC) has brought together a distinguished group of experts to form its inaugural Industry Advisory Group, known as AFISC Champions. This marks a major step forward in advancing transparency, safer materials,...
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What Manufacturers Can Learn from Defence-Sector Insights

by | 05/12/2025 | Corporate News 2, News | 0 Comments

Australia’s defence sector is undergoing significant transformation, creating new opportunities for innovative and capable manufacturers. Recent industry discussions have highlighted what primes, investors and large-scale customers look for when partnering with small...
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Understanding Timber Certification: Why Traceability Matters More Than Ever

by | 05/12/2025 | Corporate News 2, News | 0 Comments

By Marcus Downie, Australian Furniture Association Furniture supply chains are complex beasts. If you are a local manufacturer, you might source your timber through a wholesaler or distributor. But where does that timber originate? How confident are you that it...
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Maximising Design, Health, Carbon while Competing with “Fast Furniture”

by | 17/11/2025 | Corporate News 2, News | 0 Comments

The furniture, fittings and equipment (FF&E) industry has always cared about good design, comfort and safety. But in the last few years, the list of expectations has exploded. Manufacturers are now being asked to prove that their products are safe, responsibly...
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