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Australian Illegal Logging Prohibition Regulation 2012: Furniture and Furnishing Specific Tailored Due Diligence Tools for the Furniture and Furnishing Industry
WHY? In recent months the AFA has held a number of meetings with the Department of Agriculture and Water Resources (DAWR) following the first twelve months of auditing of the due diligence requirements. Alarmingly the AFA learnt that 76% of furnishing related...
Grants and Funding – A Message from AFA Partners, Treadstone
The Victorian Government is supporting business expansion by providing grant funding to lower capital investment expenditure incurred by businesses. The aim of these grants is to increase employment in Victoria and/or increase the competitiveness of Victorian...
Make it Wood
Make it Wood Our friends at FWPA have produced a series of campaigns in partnership with Planet Ark and feature the brand Wood. Naturally Better – which FWPA established in order to promote the advantages of wood to consumers. This campaign promotes responsibly...
Amazon launches in Australia
While Amazon has been selling furniture for years, it has decided to tackle the sector more forcefully in America, which could then flow into Australia. The online retail giant is activating a major push into furniture and appliances, including building at least four...
Green Interior Awards Celebration
The AFA is proud to be a partner with Green Living for the 4th International Green Interior Awards Celebration, Thursday. 27th July 2017 6:00 pm – 9:00 pm AEST at Brickworks Design Studio 50 Carrington Street Sydney. Enjoy an evening of celebration with your team and...
Upcycled Furniture
These honey-coloured chairs and tables, with a smooth dramatically flecked surface are made by designer Spiros Kizis. They are made from the artichoke "fibre" left after farmers in Northern Greece have sold their crop for bio-fuel. "This is a new eco plastic bound...
EOFY Bargains
AFA Members currently have lots of end of financial year sales on. This is the time for you to take advantage of incredible deals, especially if you are looking for household items, and don't forget if you are after furniture for your office or commercial...
Fair Work Increases Minimum Wage Rates
The following information has been released by the Fair Work Ombudsman. Get set for a 3.3% increase to base rates of pay The Fair Work Commission has announced a 3.3% increase to minimum wages following its 2017 Annual Wage Review. The increase will apply to base...
MAN ABOUT THE RUMPUS ROOM
London Festival of Architecture (June 2017) Following a sell-out season in 2016, Australians, Tim Ross and Kit Warhurst are thrilled to return to the UK as part of the London Festival of Architecture to perform their brand new show. For the last four years,Tim and...
Dulux Colour Awards 2017 Winners announced
In its 31st year, the Dulux Colour Awards will once again be Australasia’s premier showcase of inspirational colour application in built environments. We will continue our commitment to recognising creative and innovative thinking in the industry and reward those who...