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Australia at a Crossroads: Sustainable Forest Management and the Furniture Industry

by Christine Buschmann | 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...

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

by Christine Buschmann | 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...

General Protections and Adverse Action Claims – Help for Employees

by Christine Buschmann | 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...

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

by Christine Buschmann | 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...

Industry support for AFA and AFISC’s Pre-Budget submission

by Christine Buschmann | 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...

Toppling Furniture Safety – New Year Reminder

by Christine Buschmann | 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...

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

by Christine Buschmann | 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,...

Payday Super from 1 July 2026

by Christine Buschmann | 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...

AFA Webinar: Freight Tendering – Why Acting Now Matters

by Christine Buschmann | 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...

Why Australian Furniture Manufacturers Should Think Beyond the Usual Markets: Lessons from Defence Industry Leaders

by Christine Buschmann | 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...

New laws would require employers to actively prevent sex harassment

Jul 14, 2022 | Corporate News 2

Employers may be required to train staff to speak up about workplace sexual harassment with a view to preventing it, or at least intervene earlier, and deal with power imbalances without excluding women, under legislation committed to by the new Labor government.

Reserve Bank of Australia increase cash rate by 50 basis points to 1.35 per cent

Jul 5, 2022 | Corporate News 2

Global inflation is high. It is being boosted by COVID-related disruptions to supply chains, the war in Ukraine and strong demand which is putting pressure on productive capacity.

Round Two Export Market Development Grants Program Open 6 July 2022

Jun 27, 2022 | Corporate News 2

To prepare for the opening of Round Two, Austrade has updated the EMDG web pages to provide detailed information about the Grants.

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