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Unfair Dismissal — What Furniture Employers and Retailers Should Know
Source AFA legal partner Archer Thompson Lawyers Employment law is a critical area for furniture industry businesses. In particular, the issue of unfair dismissal can carry serious risks for both employers and employees. Our partner, Archer Thompson Lawyers, recently...
Up to $50m in Penalties for Non-compliant Toppling Furniture Suppliers
A nationwide ACCC review of more than 3,000 products from 160 businesses has found that a staggering 90% of suppliers had at least one non-compliant product, and more than half were non-compliant across all items assessed. Since 2000, 28 Australians—including 17...
Imported Timber Furniture Fails the Test as PEFC Certifies First Urban Trees
As Australia steps toward a circular future, the risks posed by non-compliant imported furniture threaten to undermine progress. In a global first, urban trees have been certified under the PEFC “Trees Outside Forests” standard, highlighting the untapped potential of...