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Benefits of Purpose-Built Furniture for Patients and Residents in Aged Care

by | 26/02/2026 | Corporate News 2 | 0 Comments

As highlighted by the Australian Furniture Association, in healthcare and aged care environments, furniture is far more than a design decision - it directly influences comfort, mobility, safety and dignity every single day. For providers across Australia, selecting...
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Imported Timber Furniture Fails the Test as PEFC Certifies First Urban Trees

by | 26/02/2026 | Corporate News 2 | 0 Comments

As outlined in a recent Circle Economy article, 2025 marked a pivotal year for the circular economy in Europe. For the first time, a trio of sweeping regulations enshrine circularity into law—shifting it from an aspirational concept to a legal obligation:  The EU...
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Helping furniture brands tell their sustainability story with confidence

by | 26/02/2026 | Corporate News 2 | 0 Comments

Australia’s furnishing industry is evolving quickly. Customers, retailers and commercial buyers are asking more questions about materials, sourcing, durability and end-of-life outcomes. At the same time, sustainability claims are under greater scrutiny and businesses...
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Grow. Promote. Protect. Forum 2026

by | 26/02/2026 | Corporate News 2 | 0 Comments

Shaping a Sustainable and Resilient Future for Australia’s Furnishing Industry The 2026 Grow. Promote. Protect. Forum brought Australia’s furnishing, forestry, materials and manufacturing leaders together for two days of strategic discussion, practical insight and...
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Australia at a Crossroads: Sustainable Forest Management and the Furniture Industry

by | 13/02/2026 | Corporate News 2 | 0 Comments

Australia’s forests are vast, vital, and increasingly in the spotlight as policymakers, industry, and communities debate how best to manage these critical resources. The Australian Furniture Association agrees that responsible forest management is not just an...
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Are Your Product Claims Defensible? ACCC Warning to Furniture Suppliers After NDIS Advertising Breach

by | 13/02/2026 | Corporate News 2 | 0 Comments

Furniture businesses are being reminded that how products are described matters just as much as what is being sold. Recent enforcement action by the Australian Competition and Consumer Commission against a furniture retailer highlights a broader compliance issue for...
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General Protections and Adverse Action Claims – Help for Employees

by | 13/02/2026 | Corporate News 2 | 0 Comments

By Richard Thompson, Archer Thompson Lawyers  The general protections provisions of the Fair Work Act 2009 (Cth) are designed to protect individuals from unfair treatment and discrimination in the workplace. Understanding these provisions and how they protect your...
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Webinar: Strengthening Supply Chain Compliance Across Australia’s Furniture Industry

by | 13/02/2026 | Corporate News 2 | 0 Comments

Australian furniture brands and manufacturers are operating in an environment of increasing scrutiny around ethical sourcing, timber legality, and supply chain transparency. Expectations from regulators, customers, and global markets continue to rise and as your...
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Industry support for AFA and AFISC’s Pre-Budget submission

by | 13/02/2026 | Corporate News 2 | 0 Comments

The Australian Furniture Association (AFA) and the Australian Furnishing Industry Stewardship Council (AFISC) have once again prepared a joint 2026–27 Pre-Budget submission to the Australian Government, seeking targeted government investment to accelerate the delivery...
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Toppling Furniture Safety – New Year Reminder

by | 27/01/2026 | Corporate News 2 | 0 Comments

As we start 2026, the ACCC’s Toppling Furniture Mandatory Information Standard remains in force (applicable from 4 May 2025) and continues to be a core compliance requirement for Australian furniture suppliers. This Standard requires that suppliers of toppling...
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Payday Super from 1 July 2026

Payday Super from 1 July 2026

Jan 26, 2026 |

By Richard Thompson, Archer Thompson Lawyers  From 1 July 2026, employers will be required to pay Superannuation Guarantee (SG) contributions in close connection with each pay event under reforms commonly described as Payday Super. This is a material shift away from...

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