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Molmic Furniture Features in Major Design Projects
Molmic Furniture are immensely proud to have their products featured in a number of prestigious residences in recent times. Established in 1987, Molmic is driven by a deep passion for sofas. Molmic’s commitment lies in creating comfortable, durable lounge furniture...
Reaching Global Heights
As a Not For Profit the Australian Furniture Association is constantly being told it is punching above its weight. We know it, but do you? So much of what we do is based on intel, data and forecasting. Often anecdotal, but always qualified. To that end the AFA always...
Take a Seat with Us
The Australian Furniture Association extends an invitation to industry to attend the Wrap Up Event for the Take A Seat With Us Program on Wednesday 14 August 2024. You will recall that just over twelve months ago the AFA identified that the skilled upholsterer...
Immigration Law Update
Immigration Update - where to next from an Immigration Law perspective. In December 2023, former Ministers for Immigration and Home Affairs released the ‘Migration Strategy’, which outlined a new vision for Australia’s migration system.Whilst the Ministers have now...
Australian Furniture Association & Global GreenTag – the force to be reckoned with
Helping to build greater accountability in the furniture and furnishings industry ... Global GreenTag International has joined forces in a collaborative partnership with the Australian Furniture Association (AFA), the only recognised peak industry body for the...
choose Australia first campaign
The Australian Furniture Association’s choose Australia first campaign was initiated in 2020 as the shift in consumer sentiment - wanting, more than ever to confidently buy Australian, grew. Now, with the introduction of the Commonwealth government’s push to introduce...
First Dedicated Course in Circular Economy Practices Launches
The Australian Furniture Association has been involved in the launch of the very first accredited Course in Circular Economy Practices. AFA CEO, Patrizia Torelli, was appointed Chair of the working group who contributed to the development of the course in Circular...
Beware the ‘Artful Dodgers’!
The AFA CEO, Patrizia Torelli, represented the Australian Furniture industry in a Panel discussion with over 300 Retailers at the Sustainable Retail Go Conference 2024, Hosted by the National Online Retailers Association.The Topic: The critical role of collaboration...
Illegal Logging Prohibition Regulation Review
Public consultation on the Illegal Logging Prohibition Regulation 2012 has been concluded by the Australian Department of Agriculture, Fisheries and Forestry, and the Australian Furniture Association contributed to the consultation process on behalf of the furnishing...
Helping all Queenslanders get ‘Back to Work’
The 'Back to Work' program provides financial and non-financial support to Queensland employers and job seekers who are facing disadvantages. Employers have access to two support payments: •Youth Boost ($20,000): To hire a jobseeker aged 15-24 who was previously...