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Secure Jobs, Better Pay: Game changer for AFA Members
In December 2022, the Australian Government introduced changes to the Fair Work Act. Rolling out in 2023 the Secure Jobs; Better Pay legislation will transform the way that Australian Furniture Association members manage employment relations, specifically with changes...
Sneak Peek: choose Australia first Campaign
One of the many benefits of joining the Australian Furniture Association is that businesses will preview any new campaigns and projects that the AFA is leading or collaborating on. The AFA has heard many complaints from AFA Members regarding the need for stricter...
MEMBER SPOTLIGHT: Manolo Bossi
Say hello to our member, Manolo Bossi. This week the Australian Furniture Association would love to showcase one of our International members, Manolo Bossi – Design Studio. Manolo is a designer and manufacturer based in Verona, Italy. He shares his time travelling...
Timber Industry in Australia: An Overview
Australia’s forestry industry is a hugely important contributor to Australia’s economy, providing jobs and generating revenue through the production and export of forest products. According to the Department of Agriculture, Fisheries and Forestry (DAFF), in 2018-2019,...
WASTE MANAGEMENT WOES
Illegal dumping is a significant environmental problem in Australia, with the Commonwealth Government’s National Waste Report* estimating that the cost to the Australian economy is $635 million annually. Now the rise in the cost of living is resulting in the...
READY, SET, GROW!
Further to our recent article related to the National Reconstruction Fund and how it could benefit Australian Furniture Association members, the AFA have identified further opportunities to support our members in growing their business in 2023 and beyond....
Building a better future: The Resurgence of Australian Manufacturing
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...
BOATS. CARAVANS. CARS. COUCHES.
The Australian skilled labour shortage for upholsterers and textile fabricators is being addressed by an innovative new training initiative launching in April. “Take a Seat With Us!” Taster Program embeds the Design Specification and job-ready tasks into the delivery....
Empowering Local Furniture Manufacturing: The Procurement Taskforce
Empowering Local Furniture Manufacturing by the AFA proposed Procurement Taskforce as a response to the recent surge of furniture imports.
Spotlight on Anlee Industries
Say hello to our latest member, Anlee Industries. The Australian Furniture Association is proud to introduce the latest AFA Members, Anlee Industries, a family owned and operated business, based in the eastern suburbs of Melbourne, Victoria. Anlee Industries are...