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The Future of Sustainable Furniture and Fit Out Procurement

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...

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Australian Government Sitting on $355 million

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...

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MONEY. MEMBERS. MARKETING. MEDIA. & MEN.

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...

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Surveillance in the Workplace – Is it legal?

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...

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VALE John Halkett – Industry Legend

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...

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Wood – Getting So Much Better All The Time!

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...

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Wood – Getting Better All The Time!

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...

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