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Jardan Leads the Way in Sustainable Furniture Manufacturing

by Christine Buschmann | 16/10/2025 | Corporate News 2, News | 0 Comments

Jardan, a proudly family-owned Australian company, and Australian Furniture Association member, is setting a new standard in sustainable furniture manufacturing. With a commitment to creating responsible furniture and lighting that deeply connects to the Australian...

U.S. Imposes Tariffs on Timber, Lumber, and Wood Products: Implications for the Australian Furniture Industry

by Christine Buschmann | 15/10/2025 | Corporate News 2, News | 0 Comments

On September 29, 2025, the U.S. government announced significant tariffs on imports of timber, lumber, and derivative wood products, citing national security concerns. These measures, effective October 14, 2025, aim to bolster domestic production and reduce reliance...

Personal Accident & Illness vs Life Insurance: What Small Business Owners Should Know

by Christine Buschmann | 15/10/2025 | Corporate News 2, News | 0 Comments

In partnership with BizCover – exclusive benefits for AFA members Running a small business often means your income depends entirely on your ability to work. But what happens if you’re injured or fall ill and can’t earn an income? For many small business owners, that...

Strengthening Cybersecurity in Australia’s Furnishing Industry

by Christine Buschmann | 15/10/2025 | Corporate News 2, News | 0 Comments

Cyber threats are evolving rapidly — and for Australian businesses, including those in the furnishing and manufacturing sectors, staying ahead has never been more challenging. To help leaders navigate this landscape, the Australian Furniture Association (AFA) is...

The Brand Graveyard: Where Generic Furniture Names Go to Die

by Christine Buschmann | 15/10/2025 | Corporate News 2, News | 0 Comments

The furniture industry thrives on innovation. New designs push the boundaries of ergonomics, materials, and form. But in the marketplace, a chair remains a chair, and a table remains a table. This elemental truth presents a significant branding challenge: how to forge...

Partnership Puts Commercial Interiors in the Carbon Spotlight

by Christine Buschmann | 15/10/2025 | Corporate News 2, News | 0 Comments

The Australian Furniture Association (AFA), in collaboration with the Australian Furnishing Industry Stewardship Council (AFISC) and Rebuilt, has launched a groundbreaking partnership to bring Furniture, Fixtures and Equipment (FF&E) into the centre of carbon...

Global Plastic Treaty Negotiations: Key Insights for the Furnishing Industry

by Christine Buschmann | 10/08/2025 | Corporate News, Corporate News 2, News | 0 Comments

Plastic pollution is now recognised as a critical global challenge, with significant implications for the furniture industry, supply chains, and sustainability efforts. For the Australian Furniture Association (AFA) and the Australian Furnishing Industry Stewardship...

Meet Marcus: Your Partner in Operational Excellence

by Christine Buschmann | 10/08/2025 | Corporate News 2, News | 0 Comments

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...

Don’t Pay for Government Grant Information — Protect Your Business from Scams

by Christine Buschmann | 09/08/2025 | Corporate News 2, News | 0 Comments

When searching for government grants to support your business, it’s important to be cautious — especially online. The Australian Furniture Association (AFA) advises that the Australian government never charges for grant information. If you come across services or...

Engineered Timber Products are increasingly being specified – here’s why.

by Christine Buschmann | 09/08/2025 | Corporate News 2, News | 0 Comments

Marcus Downie, AFA Partnerships and Government Relations Engineered timber products are in the limelight and the Australian Furniture Association believe this is for good reason. Timber has a natural advantage in furniture and in buildings as carbon sequestration...

First Dedicated Course in Circular Economy Practices Launches

Jun 21, 2024 | Corporate News 2, News

The Australian Furniture Association has been involved in the launch of the very first accredited Course in Circular Economy Practices. AFA CEO, Patrizia Torelli, was appointed Chair of the working group who contributed to the development of the course in Circular...

What did we learn in this exclusive ACCC Product Recall Briefing?

May 31, 2024 | Corporate News 2, News

The AFA in conjunction with the ACCC held an online event recently for the Furnishing Industry regarding Product Safety Recalls. The majority of the questions raised at the briefing came from local manufacturers of the Australian Furniture Association Membership. Here...

Boost for regional and remote events this Queensland Small Business Month

Apr 23, 2024 | Corporate News 2, News

The AFA is excited to announce on behalf of the Australian government that a total of 50 events will be held in regional and remote communities throughout May as part of Queensland Small Business Month, thanks to the Queensland Government’s Regional Networker Grants...

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