LATEST NEWS
Cash is king, right?
Australian Furniture Association Partner, XETA Accounting, is on the money. 'We’ve been through the wringer for a while. Things haven’t been easy since the Global Financial Crisis in 2007/2008, and just as the world began recovering, COVID hit us all. The fact that we...
Molmic Furniture Features in Major Design Projects
Molmic Furniture are immensely proud to have their products featured in a number of prestigious residences in recent times. Established in 1987, Molmic is driven by a deep passion for sofas. Molmic’s commitment lies in creating comfortable, durable lounge furniture...
Reaching Global Heights
As a Not For Profit the Australian Furniture Association is constantly being told it is punching above its weight. We know it, but do you? So much of what we do is based on intel, data and forecasting. Often anecdotal, but always qualified. To that end the AFA always...
Take a Seat with Us
The Australian Furniture Association extends an invitation to industry to attend the Wrap Up Event for the Take A Seat With Us Program on Wednesday 14 August 2024. You will recall that just over twelve months ago the AFA identified that the skilled upholsterer...
Immigration Law Update
Immigration Update - where to next from an Immigration Law perspective. In December 2023, former Ministers for Immigration and Home Affairs released the ‘Migration Strategy’, which outlined a new vision for Australia’s migration system.Whilst the Ministers have now...
Australian Furniture Association & Global GreenTag – the force to be reckoned with
Helping to build greater accountability in the furniture and furnishings industry ... Global GreenTag International has joined forces in a collaborative partnership with the Australian Furniture Association (AFA), the only recognised peak industry body for the...
choose Australia first campaign
YES. Australia does still have a strong furnishing manufacturing industry. The choose Australia first campaign is supported by Australian consumers, Government agencies, buyers and specifiers wanting, now more than ever, to buy quality Australian products. AFA Member...
First Dedicated Course in Circular Economy Practices Launches
The Australian Furniture Association has been involved in the launch of the very first accredited Course in Circular Economy Practices. AFA CEO, Patrizia Torelli, was appointed Chair of the working group who contributed to the development of the course in Circular...
Beware the ‘Artful Dodgers’!
The AFA CEO, Patrizia Torelli, represented the Australian Furniture industry in a Panel discussion with over 300 Retailers at the Sustainable Retail Go Conference 2024, Hosted by the National Online Retailers Association.The Topic: The critical role of collaboration...
What did we learn in this exclusive ACCC Product Recall Briefing?
The AFA in conjunction with the ACCC held an online event recently for the Furnishing Industry regarding Product Safety Recalls. The majority of the questions raised at the briefing came from local manufacturers of the Australian Furniture Association Membership. Here...