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IMPORTERS BEWARE – YOU ARE RESPONSIBLE FOR THE GOODS YOU IMPORT
Are you aware that your business is responsible for any furnishing product that you import, manufacture, sell, supply or distribute? This means that you can be held liable for any defect or other condition that renders the product unsafe and results in injury, death...
CEO News November 2017
I am excited to lead a delegation of Industry Leaders, Designers, Educators and Buyers to Malaysia for the EFE and MIFF 2017 events. Whilst my role will be to present on the importance of complying with Australian standards, testing, certification and legislation, the...
AFA CEO to Chair Government Appointed Industry Reference Committee
Patrizia Torelli, CEO of the Australian Furniture Association, has recently been appointed as Chair of the Furnishing Industry Reference Committee. The new model, for developing and maintaining training packages, places industry at the centre of the process....
What’s the Number One thing you can do really quickly that will help keep you, your family or your business safe?
You can register for product safety recall alerts If you sell products – it pays to be aware of how products fare in your market sector. If a product similar to one that you sell gets recalled it can impact your business. It is illegal to sell recalled products. Most...
MIFF and EFE
The Malaysian International Furniture Fair and Export Furniture Expo will be attended by AFA CEO Patrizia Torelli who will be leading an Australian delegation to present on the Australian furnishing industry landscape. Patrizia will be joined by Swinburne University’...
AFA Makes Submission on behalf of Industry Members
The Australian Furniture Association (AFA) welcomed the opportunity to make a submission to the Department of Agriculture and Water Resources’ consultation Regulatory Impact Statement (RIS) on reforming Australia’s Illegal Logging regulations. The AFA supports the...
Host of The Block showcases the importance of Australian Apprenticeships in the Furnishing and Design Industries.
The Assistant Minister for Vocational Education and Skills, The Hon. Karen Andrews MP has teamed up with Scott Cam, the host of The Block, to showcase the significance of an Australian Apprenticeships. Scott Cam, who is a qualified Carpenter by trade, offers his spare...
Australian Consumer Law To Influence Importers and Educators by Simona Jobbagy, Head of Department, Design, Media and ICT, Swinburne University
The increased number of domestic and commercial furniture imports in the past few years has been a game changer for Australian furniture manufacturers and designers. With loose furniture being imported cheaply from China, local manufacturers and furniture designers...
AFA in Victorian Government Manufacturing, Engineering and Automotive Industry Advisory Group
AFA CEO Patrizia Torelli has been appointed to the Manufacturing, Engineering and Automotive Industry Advisory Group (MEAIAG), established by the first Victorian Skills Commissioner (VSC), Mr Neil Coulson. The establishment of this independent role signals a new...
Fake Money
In the last 24 hours, the National Retail Association has received reports from AFA Members across Australia of sightings of counterfeit $50 and $100 notes in Victoria, Queensland and New South Wales. We urge all retailers to inform staff, read the tips included (READ...
5 Tips for Small Business Owners
If you are starting out in the furniture business or been in business for a while, one of the most important things you can do as a business owner is to pay attention to money management. If you want your business success to turn into personal financial success, you...
AFA Member Workspace Commercial Furniture Job Opportunity
APPRENTICESHIP (WOOD MACHINING) Workspace Commercial Furniture manufactures and sells an extensive, quality range of systems and office furniture. They are seeking a Junior employee aged 17-19 for a 4-year apprenticeship in Wood Machining. Completion of year 10...