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Who Owns the Design? Protecting Bespoke Furniture from Client Reuse and Copying
By Mark Lazarus, Director, Lazarus Legal, Australian Furniture Association Partner Picture this: a furniture maker develops a sculptural reception desk for a commercial client. The result becomes central to the client’s space and brand. Months later, the same design...
Strengthening Sustainability in Furniture: AFA, AFISC & GECA Unite
The Australian Furniture Association (AFA) and the Australian Furnishing Industry Stewardship Council (AFISC) are proud to reaffirm their partnership with Good Environmental Choice Australia (GECA), driving forward a shared mission: to elevate environmental standards,...
AFA vs AFISC: What’s the Difference, and Why It Matters to Your Business
As the Australian furnishing industry continues to evolve, two key organisations are leading the way - each with a distinct purpose. If you’ve ever wondered whether to join the Australian Furniture Association (AFA) or the Australian Furnishing Industry Stewardship...
Driving Circularity in Australia’s Furnishing Sector: A Blueprint for Education, Research, and Industry Reform
By Patrizia Torelli, CEO, Australian Furniture Association Presented at the Monash Business School Bologna Workshop on Circular Economy & Sustainability ~ 20 June 2025 Australia is on the cusp of a circular revolution—an economic, environmental, and educational...
Consumers Increasingly Want Aussie Made Products
Marcus Downie, AFA Partnerships and Government Relations Roy Morgan Research shows $10 pw can add $5.6 billion to the economy and create 10,000 jobs The Australian Furniture Association has received recent Roy Morgan research showing Australian Consumers...
ACCC Urges Businesses to Review Card Surcharges and Pricing Practices
The Australian Competition and Consumer Commission (ACCC) is reminding businesses — including those in the furniture industry — to ensure their card payment surcharges and pricing practices comply with Australian Consumer Law. The Australian Furniture Association...
Trade Wars. Tariffs. Furniture. What the Data Shows
The recent presentation on Container movements through Melbourne Port paints a very interesting picture on Australia’s international trade. The Australian Furniture Association was interested to learn how the changing tariff environment might affect your business?...
Cut Waste, Cut Costs: How Simplex Waste Solutions is Transforming Sustainability in the Furniture Industry
In an era where sustainability is no longer a nice-to-have but a business imperative, managing waste efficiently has become critical — especially for manufacturers and retailers in the furniture sector. Enter Simplex Waste Solutions, the Australian-owned company...
BNPL Reforms Are Coming and Furniture Retailers Must Be Ready
By Mark Lazarus, Director, Lazarus Legal, Legal Partner of the Australian Furniture Association The Buy Now, Pay Later (BNPL) model is now embedded in Australian furniture retail. For an industry defined by high-value discretionary purchases, BNPL has helped bridge...
Navigating Sustainability in the Library: A Greener Future
Cheap furniture might save money today - but it could cost a library its credibility tomorrow. In a time when libraries are stepping up as champions of literacy, inclusion, and community well-being, the choices made in these spaces speak volumes. The Australian...