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Vapes. Cocaine. Crystal Meth. PFAS.

by 123test | 21/11/2023 | Corporate News 2, News | 0 Comments

All of these products and substances are or will be subject to regulation and enforcement. The Australian Furniture Association (AFA) recently completed a significant piece of work investigating the role of chemicals in furniture and the importance of considering the...

VALE John Halkett – Industry Legend

by 123test | 26/10/2023 | Corporate News 2, News | 0 Comments

The death of industry dynamo John Halkett has sent ripples of shock and sadness across the forest and forest products sector in Australia, New Zealand and internationally. The Australian Furniture Association is deeply saddened to learn that one of its greatest allies...

The Victorian Manufacturing Showcase is coming in November!

by 123test | 12/10/2023 | Corporate News 2, Media Releases, News | 0 Comments

The Victorian Manufacturing Showcase 2023 (VMS2023) will take place on Tuesday, 21 November, at the Moonee Valley Racing Club hosted by the Victorian Government, in partnership with NORTH Link. The showcase will shine a spotlight on the future of advanced...

Building a better future: The Resurgence of Australian Manufacturing

by 123test | 05/04/2023 | Corporate News 2, News | 0 Comments

The Australian Furniture Association are proud supporters of the Australian manufacturing industry and are actively campaigning with various projects to ensure that the industry not only survives, but thrives – now and for future generations. Many AFA Member...

Nominate Now: Australia’s Most Innovative Manufacturers

by 123test | 16/03/2023 | Corporate News 2, News | 0 Comments

Australia’s Most Innovative Manufacturers – Great friends of the AFA, AU Manufacturing, are on the hunt for leading innovative companies.

Australia in Top 3 Asia-Pacific Robotic Process Automation Adoption

by Digital Media | 20/02/2023 | Corporate News 2 | 0 Comments

The Robotic Process Automation market is witnessing significant growth, driven by its ability to automate manual, repetitive, and rule-based tasks while reducing costs and improving efficiency. The Australian Furniture Association is monitoring advances that will...

Furniture Company Collapses Into Liquidation

by Digital Media | 07/02/2023 | Corporate News 2, News | 0 Comments

A troubled Australian online furniture retailer has recently gone into liquidation leaving thousands of consumers without their paid for products. The Australian Furniture Association is adamant that AFA Member companies are not involved in the collapse, sighting...

Furniture Company Collapses Into Liquidation – AFA Members Edition

by Digital Media | 07/02/2023 | Corporate News 2, News | 0 Comments

Policy. Legislation. Regulation. Know the Law

by Digital Media | 30/01/2023 | Corporate News 2 | 0 Comments

The NSW EPA has released its Climate Change Policy and Action Plan 2023-26. Australian Furniture Association Members wanting to familiarise themselves with these changes can visit the links below.

Victorian Fair Jobs Code Impacts on Procurement

by Digital Media | 05/12/2022 | Corporate News 2 | 0 Comments

The Victorian Fair Jobs Code has been launched and important changes will affect the way the Australian Furniture industry does business with the Victorian Government, a move strongly supported by the Australian Furniture Association (AFA). The Fair Jobs Code (the...

Certification and Sustainable Forest Management

Aug 13, 2022 | Corporate News 2, Responsible Wood

Forest and chain of custody certification is underpinned by sustainable forest management. Learn more from Matt de Jongh of Responsible Wood

SME Share of Government Spending Doubled

Jul 26, 2022 | Corporate News 2

The federal government has dramatically boosted the share of government procurement earmarked for Australia’s small and medium sized businesses.

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.

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