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The Future of Sustainable Furniture and Fit Out Procurement
The Australian Furniture Association (AFA) received seed funding in early 2023 from the Circular Economy Business Support Fund as part of the Circular Economy Business Innovation Centre (CEBIC). CEBIC is delivered by Sustainability Victoria on behalf of the...
Viewa’s Strategy to increase AOV = 3D Product Visualisation & Augmented Reality (AR)
3D product visualisation and augmented reality (AR) are becoming vital to a product-based e-commerce customer journey to increase website dwell time and average order value. As market trends change and online shopping becomes more and more prevalent, it is essential...
Australian Government Sitting on $355 million
The Australian Furniture Association AFA is disappointed to learn that the federal welfare department has paid more than half of the total amount of money spent on office furniture across all government agencies. According to a report from the Australian National...
MONEY. MEMBERS. MARKETING. MEDIA. & MEN.
Australia has highly gender-segregated workforces. Women are overrepresented in low-paid and insecure jobs and highly underrepresented in other industries, such as manufacturing. This is partly due to entrenched stereotypes about the type of careers that men and women...
Unveiling the Path to Government Contract Success: Mastering Procurement, Tendering and Sustainability Strategies for 2024-25
Government spending forecast = 36%+ Australian GDP. Now is the time to recession-proof your business and ISO accreditation is no longer enough to secure work. Calling all ambitious businesses eager to secure government contracts with authenticity. READ MORE AFA Member...
Unveiling the Path to Government Contract Success: Mastering Procurement, Tendering and Sustainability Strategies for 2024-25
Government spending forecast = 36%+ Australian GDP. Now is the time to recession-proof your business; ISO accreditation is no longer enough to secure work. Calling all ambitious businesses eager to secure government contracts with authenticity. Gain the edge in 24-25...
Surveillance in the Workplace – Is it legal?
However, in Australia, employee surveillance is subject to legal regulation, and employees have certain rights regarding privacy and monitoring in the workplace. This article will provide an overview of the legal framework concerning workplace surveillance. This...
VALE John Halkett – Industry Legend
The death of industry dynamo John Halkett has sent ripples of shock and sadness across the forest and forest products sector in Australia, New Zealand and internationally. The Australian Furniture Association is deeply saddened to learn that one of its greatest allies...
Wood – Getting So Much Better All The Time!
The Australian Furniture Association (AFA) is pleased to support Forest & Wood Products Australia as they announce The Ultimate Renewable campaign. The launch, hosted at NSW Parliament House in Sydney, marks a significant milestone in championing the sustainable...
Wood – Getting Better All The Time!
The Australian Furniture Association (AFA) is pleased to support Forest & Wood Products Australia as they announce The Ultimate Renewable campaign. The launch, hosted at NSW Parliament House in Sydney, marks a significant milestone in championing the sustainable...