Member News
Urgent Injunctions
Commercial operators recognise that legal advisors are one of the tools in the box that assist in problem prevention or problem solving. When an operator is backed into a corner, either by the intentional or unintentional acts of an employee, competitor,...
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...
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...
AFIA &;amp; ACE Award Entries CLOSE in less than ONE WEEK!
AFIA &...
AFA Members Invitation to Houzz Events
...
What is Manufacturing?
This is an interesting video on Australians understanding of what manufacturing is, you may receive a bit of a shock! The Australian Advanced Manufacturing Council partnered with the Australian Industry Group to produce an eye opening video, which aims to...
AFA Member Workspace Commercial Furniture Seek Sales/Project Consultant
Workspace Furniture is a national manufacturer and supplier of a quality range of systems and commercial furniture. They have a vacancy available within their Melbourne Sales Team who due to progressive growth has become a significant commercial furniture...
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...
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...
Wood is Wonderful
SELF-confessed lover of wood, Queensland Premier Annastacia Palaszczuk headed for the Australian Forestry Standard exhibit when she visited FURNITEX & design 2016 in Brisbane in July. Pictured with AFS Ltd CEO Simon Dorries, the Premier remarked on the...
Do you use Xero?
If you use Xero, AFA Members may be interested to learn that The Commonwealth Bank and Xero have upgraded their data-sharing capabilities. The new automatic bank feed service, which has been available to small businesses since late June 2016, has already more...
Superstream is now compulsory for all AFA Member Employers
If you employ people, it is now compulsory to use SuperStream to pay super contributions to your employees. What is SuperStream? SuperStream is the new data standard you need to use to pay super contributions for your employees electronically. Under the new data...