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Cracking Down on PFAS: Australia’s New Regulations effective 1 July 2025
In a significant step towards environmental protection and public health, the Australian Furniture Association agrees with the Australian Government's decision to introduce new regulations targeting a specific group of persistent industrial chemicals known as PFAS –...
Why Australia’s Platform Laws Could Raise Costs for Furniture Retailers
Australian furniture retailers may soon face an unexpected challenge not from competitors or supply chains, but from legislation targeting digital platforms. The federal government is preparing to use its powers under the News Media Bargaining Code to formally...
The New Privacy Laws: What They Mean for the Furniture Industry
A law passed in 2022 is about to bring big changes in 2025. The Privacy Act amendments introduce tougher rules on how businesses collect and handle customer data. What used to be a concern mainly for large corporations is now something every furniture business, big or...
Greenwashing Crackdown: What It Means for the Furniture Industry
The Australian Competition and Consumer Commission (ACCC) has reaffirmed its commitment to tackling misleading sustainability claims, naming greenwashing enforcement a top priority in its 2025-26 Compliance and Enforcement Priorities Update. With consumers and...
Wage theft laws in force for intentional underpayment of wages
Wage theft involves underpaying an employee’s rightful wages and other entitlements. It robs workers of their income and undermines the fundamental principles of fair work. In response to these issues, the Commonwealth government has introduced laws to criminalise the...
The new federal budget… important for you, your family, and the Australian Furniture Industry
Personal Income Tax Measures: The Government intends to implement new tax cuts for individual taxpayers in the 2027 and 2028 income years. The 16% tax rate applicable to incomes between $18,201 and $45,000 is proposed to be reduced to 15% from 1 July 2026. This rate...
AFA Architects and Specifiers Guide to Furniture Video
The Australian Furniture Association (AFA) proudly announces the release of The Architects and Specifiers Guide to Furniture (Version 1) – March 2025. This comprehensive guide is designed to help manufacturers and suppliers directly engage with architects, interior...
Support for Australian made Products Crucial Amid U.S. Trade Tariffs
As the United States enforces a minimum 10 per cent tariff on all Australian exports, the Australian Furniture Association (AFA) is calling on Australians to actively support local industries and choose Australia first by purchasing genuine Australian made products....
Mandatory Toppling Furniture Labels and Swing Tags from 4 May 2025
The Australian Consumer and Competitions Council (ACCC) Toppling furniture MANDATORY information standard will apply from 4 May 2025 A mandatory information standard has been introduced to ensure suppliers provide safety warnings to consumers about the dangers of...
AFA Announces Strategic Partnership with Tender Plus
The Australian Furniture Association (AFA) is proud to announce the EXCLUSIVE partnership with leading tender and grant support consultancy, Tender Plus. Set to provide AFA Members with discounted, expert services designed to enhance their ability to secure government...