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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...
Boost for regional and remote events this Queensland Small Business Month
The AFA is excited to announce on behalf of the Australian government that a total of 50 events will be held in regional and remote communities throughout May as part of Queensland Small Business Month, thanks to the Queensland Government’s Regional Networker Grants...
Tips for protecting your brand with a registered trade mark
The AFA has received some advice from the Department of Employment, Small Business and Training on protecting your brand. Tip 1: Use IP Australia’s TM Checker before investing significantly in your brand to: search for existing trademarks similar to your name, phrase...
ATO Tips to avoid paying interest on BAS
The AFA has received some advice from the Australian Taxation Office (ATO) about sharing tips to help your business meet its tax obligations to avoid paying unnecessary interest (currently 11.38%) and penalties. Set up a separate bank account for pay-as-you-go (PAYG)...
QLD Small Business Month
The AFA reminds QLD AFA members to reach out to the Department during Queensland Small Business Month (QSBM) this May. QSBM will celebrate the 482,000 small businesses operating across our state. QSBM recognises it takes considerable dedication to run a business...
In Oak We Trust
The AFA will be watching this closely over the coming months to as the Australian timber supply chain is preparing for life after native hardwoods, with manufacturers now importing boatloads of 40-foot containers of American hardwoods to keep up with record demand. In...
Monash Circular Economy Roundtable: Pioneering the Transition to Sustainable Practices
Global concerns over resource scarcity, environmental impacts, and economic sustainability have led to a paradigm shift in business models in recent years. The Circular Economy (CE) concept has emerged as a solution to address these challenges. Unlike the traditional...
Slowing tech investment upsets growth goal.
AFA CEO, Patrizia Torelli, has been monitoring the "Tech Investment" conversation for some time and wants to bring this conversation to the attention of AFA our partners and members. The Australian Financial Review reports on this phenomenon, and the AFA urges its...
AFA’s VOICE is getting louder.
The Australian Furniture Association welcomes its newest Members and Business Service Partners. They join the growing voice of the industry and leaders who enjoy business services, networking, and stakeholder opportunities to grow, promote and protect Australia’s...