Energy Action your go-to for a net-zero tomorrow
Recent Australian Furniture Association research indicates that energy costs and embodied carbon are two of the most important issues facing AFA members.
Commercial Furniture Design Strategies for 2030. 8 September 2022
In keeping with Australia’s carbon commitments for 2030,,the need to reduce Australian landfill and societal changes since COVID, Australian Commercial Furniture requires a transformational change to a circular economy . The AFA Furniture 360 Project has now developed design principles to enable such a transformation.
Preventing Sexual Harassment (Positive Duty on Employers). 1 September 2022
The introductory session informs AFA members of some minimum standards that all organisations must follow to comply with the positive duty…
Energy Action Experts Available to AFA Members. 18th August 2022
The AFA is pleased to introduce Energy Action to AFA Members. Who is Energy Action and what can they do for your business?
Hiring & Firing. 16 June 2022
16 June 2022 12-1pm
Best practice when hiring and firing. How to avoid unfair dismissal and unlawful termination. What to do when faced with an unfair dismissal or unlawful termination claim.
Furniture360 – The Good. The Bad. The Future.
26 May 2022, 12pm-1pm.
In this one hour briefing learn how The Furniture360 project aims to engage industry to champion design solutions.
How the Federal Election will affect the Australian Furniture Industry. 19 May 2022
19 May 2022 12-1pm
Learn how the impending Federal Election will impact on your business and how you can influence future legislation, regulation, government procurement, supply chain issues and barriers to trade.
Certification and Sustainable Forest Management. 15 September 2022
Forest and chain of custody certification is underpinned by sustainable forest management. Learn more from Matt de Jongh of Responsible Wood
Timber shortages, global challenges and top tips to mitigating any risks associated with importing conflict timber. 13th October 2022
Learn why the current timber supply crisis in Australia arising from logistics and transport challenges related to the Covid pandemic, and more recently the Russian invasion of Ukraine have dramatically impacted softwood timber imports…
Understanding Chemicals of Concern in the Furniture & Furnishings Industry
Understanding Chemicals of Concern in the Furniture & Furnishings Industry CONFIDENTIAL INTERVIEWS ARE NOW OPEN : Have Your Say! About this event Understanding Chemicals of Concern in the Furniture & Furnishings Industry INTERVIEWS ARE NOW OPEN This project...