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Shaping the Future of Sustainable Furniture and Fitouts

by Christine Buschmann | 27/03/2026 | Corporate News 2 | 0 Comments

Workshop invitation, April 2026: Share your thoughts on the challenges and opportunities to increase the use of recycled content in the furniture and fitout industries. The NSW Government has released the new NSW Recycled Content Reporting Guide, which sets out how...

Catch Up on Grow. Promote. Protect. 2026 – Now Streaming Weekly!

by Christine Buschmann | 13/03/2026 | Corporate News 2 | 0 Comments

If you missed the Grow. Promote. Protect. Forum 2026 - our flagship industry event that brought together leaders from across Australia’s furniture, forestry, materials and manufacturing sectors to explore the future of our industry - don’t worry! The conversations,...

Grow. Promote. Protect. AFA Minisodes 2026

by Christine Buschmann | 13/03/2026 | Corporate News 2 | 0 Comments

EPISODE ONE At the opening of Grow. Promote. Protect. 2026, Patrizia Torelli, Group CEO of the Australian Furniture Association, delivered a clear message: We’re here to help you Save money Make money Stay out of jail The below audio is of the opening remarks from day...

Are Your Classrooms Safe?

by Christine Buschmann | 12/03/2026 | AFA Compliance Services, Compliance And Quality Assurance, Corporate News 2 | 0 Comments

What Schools Need to Know About Toppling Furniture Risks and Mandatory Labelling Toppling furniture is one of the most preventable hazards in Australian learning environments - yet it continues to cause serious injuries and, tragically, loss of life. Since 2000, 28...

Government Inaction on Furniture Procurement Spurs Rising Financial and Reputational Risks

by Christine Buschmann | 12/03/2026 | AFA Compliance Services, Compliance And Quality Assurance, Corporate News 2 | 0 Comments

The Australian Furniture Association has raised concerns about the growing risks associated with poor government procurement practices of furniture and furnishings, warning that inaction is contributing to regulatory exposure, supplier disputes, cost blowouts,...

ACCC Priorities for 2026–27: What Furniture Retailers and Suppliers Need to Know

by Christine Buschmann | 12/03/2026 | AFA Compliance Services, Compliance And Quality Assurance, Corporate News 2 | 0 Comments

As the Australian Furniture Association (AFA) and the Australian Furnishing Industry Stewardship Council (AFISC) continue to support a competitive, transparent, and consumer-focused furnishing sector, members should be aware of the latest compliance and enforcement...

Discover Innovation at Biesse’s Material Days Sydney

by Christine Buschmann | 12/03/2026 | Corporate News 2 | 0 Comments

Members of the Australian Furniture Association are invited to attend Biesse's Material Days Sydney, an open-house event hosted by AFA member Biesse Australia, taking place from 25–27 March 2026 at the Biesse Material Hub in Wetherill Park, NSW. Running from 9:00am to...

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

by Christine Buschmann | 26/02/2026 | AFA Quality Assurance Services, Compliance And Quality Assurance, 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...

Imported Timber Furniture Fails the Test as PEFC Certifies First Urban Trees

by Christine Buschmann | 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...

Helping furniture brands tell their sustainability story with confidence

by Christine Buschmann | 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...

Are Your Product Claims Defensible? ACCC Warning to Furniture Suppliers After NDIS Advertising Breach

Feb 13, 2026 | Corporate News 2

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...

General Protections and Adverse Action Claims – Help for Employees

Feb 13, 2026 | Corporate News 2

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...

Webinar: Strengthening Supply Chain Compliance Across Australia’s Furniture Industry

Feb 13, 2026 | AFA Compliance Services, Corporate News 2

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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