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Hidden Costs of Fast Furniture: Race Against Sustainability
We know about fast fashion and fast food, Industries that have come under scrutiny for their environmental and societal impacts. Now, fast furniture -marked by cheap, disposable, and mass-produced imported items - is creating a similarly harmful footprint. As we...
What constitutes reasonable (or unreasonable) working hours in the Australian Workplace?
The Australian Furniture Association (AFA) believe employers and employees in our industry must understand their rights and obligations regarding working hours. AFA Partner, Archer Thompson, specialise in commercial law, and delve into what constitutes reasonable or...
Balancing Fun and Accountability: Rights and Responsibilities at the Office Christmas Party
Archer Thompson presents an insight on best practices for hosting end-of-year workplace celebrations. Long time AFA Partners, Richard Thompson and his team, provide practical advice and support to risk adverse companies. End of year gatherings present an excellent...
Addressing the Dangers of Toppling Furniture
The Australian Furniture Association commends the Australian Competition & Consumer Commission's (ACCC) introduction of the Consumer Goods (Toppling Furniture) Information Standard 2024, which will come into effect on 4 May 2025. This new standard addresses the...
Industry Partners Support AFA Furniture Passport Development
The Australian Furniture Association (AFA) and Australian Furniture Industry Stewardship Council (AFISC) are grateful to industry partners who recently participated in discovery phase interviews for the AFA Furniture Passport project. Independently directed by the AFA...
10 Trends Affecting Furniture Manufacturers
Those of us manufacturing product know well that the pace of change in the world of operations management never slows, and that monitoring the latest technological initiatives and changing market demands requires constant vigilance. A recent article from Manufacturing...
Trump’s 2025 Presidency Impact on the Australian Furniture Market: Tariffs, Free Trade and Manufacturing Shifts.
The Australian Furniture Association watched last night as America again voted Donald Trump into The White House. But how will this affect Australia? And the Furniture Industry? When Donald Trump returns to the White House in 2025, his administration are likely to...
The Perils of Black Friday and Cyber Monday
Black Friday and Cyber Monday Don’t Align with Circular Economy Goals of Australia’s Furniture Industry. As Black Friday and Cyber Monday (BFCM) approach, our inboxes fill with sales promotions and retailers across Australia prepare for one of the year's busiest...
AFA Acquires Furniture Complaints Australia: Strengthening Consumer Protection in the Furniture Industry
In 2019, Furniture Complaints Australia (FCA) was established. Aimed at addressing consumer complaints related specifically to furniture products FCA managed issues ranging from poor customer handling through to overseeing recall claims to the ACCC. Over the past...
Sustainability is no longer a trend – it’s a movement
A recent study by Monash University is on point for Australian Furniture Association Members to consider. The Australian based survey aligns with a local economic backdrop - making it directly relevant to Australian businesses. The study found that 46% of shoppers...