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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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Grow. Promote. Protect. Forum 2026 – Shaping the Future of Australia’s Furniture Industry

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

The Grow. Promote. Protect. Forum 2026 is set to bring together leaders from Australia’s furnishing, forestry, materials, and manufacturing sectors to drive a more sustainable and resilient industry. Hosted by the Australian Furnishing Industry Stewardship Council,...
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Payday Super from 1 July 2026

by | 26/01/2026 | Corporate News 2 | 0 Comments

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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AFA Webinar: Freight Tendering – Why Acting Now Matters

by | 26/01/2026 | Corporate News 2 | 0 Comments

In today’s volatile logistics environment, freight costs and service reliability can change quickly, often beyond your direct control. To help members navigate this complexity, the Australian Furniture Association is partnering with Nexus Point Inc to deliver an...
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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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$27.4 billion confirmed furniture industry contribution to Australian economy

$27.4 billion confirmed furniture industry contribution to Australian economy

Sep 22, 2022 |

The Australasian Furnishing Association (AFA) is recognised as the peak industry association for the furnishing sector supply chain in Australia. Collectively the industry employs more than 250,000 Australians directly and up to 500,000 indirectly. With an estimated value of $27.4 billion, the furnishing industry is an important contributor to the economic well-being and wealth of the nation.

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Commercial Furniture Design Strategies for 2030

Commercial Furniture Design Strategies for 2030

Aug 29, 2022 |

In keeping with Australia’s carbon commitments for 2030,,the need to reduce Australian landfill and societal changes since COVID, Australian Commercial Furniture requires a transformational change to a circular economy . The AFA Furniture 360 Project has now developed design principles to enable such a transformation.

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