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The Australian Government wants to hear from AFA Members on potential changes to policy and legislation that may affect your business
The Business Consultation website connects you with the Australian Government by bringing consultations on policy and regulation changes to one handy place. Through the Business Consultation website, you can find consultations on policies and regulations under...
End of Financial Year is coming
The end of the financial year is an important and busy time for AFA Members especially those who are small business owners. Completing bookkeeping, tax returns and begining planning for the new financial year. Putting the hard work in each financial year can...
Look after your outdoor furniture in winter
This image is possibly a bit extreme for most of Australia, however it is winter and we found some handy tips on how to look after your outdoor furniture: Aluminium: Aluminium outdoor furniture can be left out year round. However, make sure all the water is...
Entries close for 2016 AFIA &;amp; ACE Awards
The2016 AFIA ( Australian Furniture Industry Awards) and ACE ( Australian Contemporary Emerging Designer) Awardsnominations have closed. The increase in nominations will make it very difficult for our Judges to shortlist from a wonderful selection of entrants....
AFIA &;amp; ACE Award Entries CLOSE in less than ONE WEEK!
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Augmented Reality Technology comes to the Furnishing Industry
Augmented Reality is a cutting-edge technology that adds layers of digital information – videos, 3D models, live streams, images, audio – directly on items in the physical world. AR allows brands, publishers and agencies to create immersive and interactive experiences...
Love winter and snuggling in flannelette?
Check out this great article from Interiors Addict on AFA Member Jardan on their bed linen collection. Inspired by Australians’ penchant for flannelette pyjamas, the ‘Flannies’ bed linen collection is a decidedly lo-fi turn for Jardan, a brand we’ve come to...
The Australian Pavilion at the 2016 Venice Biennale of Architecture
The Design Files this week checks out Australia’s national pavilion in Venice, which was designed by Melbourne based Denton Corker Marshall, and was constructed last year. Within this structure is a new exhibition, ‘The Pool‘, designed this year by young Sydney...
Australian Wood Review Competition for students in Years 11 and 12 – Free Entry!
The AWR competition is back for another year for Australian secondary school students enrolled in Years 11 and 12 in 2016. Student Awards have several categories to enter and prizes will be awarded for the following: Overall Best Best Design Best Hand...
Workspace Commercial Furniture Celebrates its 105th Birthday
The AFA would like to wish Member Workspace Commercial Furniture a very happy 105th birthday this week! Workspace remains a founding institution in the Australian design industry, trading through two World Wars, The Great Depression and 26 Australian Prime...