LATEST NEWS
Strengthening Sustainability: AFA, AFISC & GECA Join Forces
The Australian Furniture Association (AFA) and the Australian Furniture Industry Stewardship Council (AFISC) have announced a strategic partnership with Good Environmental Choice Australia (GECA)—Australia’s only not-for-profit, multi-sector ecolabelling program. This...
Backing Aussie Innovation: Premium Surface Protection Leads the Way in Sustainable Textile Care
Fifteen years ago, Tony Leask—Founder and CEO of Premium Surface Protection (PSP)—made a pivotal decision. While developing what would become some of the most technically advanced textile protection products on the market, he chose a path grounded not only in...
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 –...
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...
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....
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 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...
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...
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...
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...