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ASIC’s Sustainability Reporting Guide: Why It Matters 

ASIC’s Sustainability Reporting Guide: Why It Matters 

by Michelle Thomas | Feb 20, 2026 | News

In March 2025, ASIC released Regulatory Guide 280: Sustainability Reporting by Entities, setting out Australia’s pathway toward mandatory climate and sustainability reporting. While the first wave of obligations targets large corporations, the broader shift toward...
Imported Timber Furniture Fails the Test as PEFC Certifies First Urban Trees 

Imported Timber Furniture Fails the Test as PEFC Certifies First Urban Trees 

by Michelle Thomas | Feb 20, 2026 | News

As outlined in a recent Circle Economy article, 2025 marked a pivotal year for the circular economy in Europe. For the first time, a trio of sweeping regulations enshrine circularity into law—shifting it from an aspirational concept to a legal obligation:  The EU...
ACCC Reminds Retailers to Maintain Compliance Following Major Sales

ACCC Reminds Retailers to Maintain Compliance Following Major Sales

by Michelle Thomas | Feb 6, 2026 | News

The Australian Furniture Association (AFA) and the Australian Furnishing Industry Stewardship Council (AFISC) are reminding furniture retailers and suppliers to ensure compliance following major sales periods such as Black Friday. The Australian Competition and...
What’s Really in Your Furniture? Why Off-Gassing Matters More Than You Think 

What’s Really in Your Furniture? Why Off-Gassing Matters More Than You Think 

by Michelle Thomas | Feb 6, 2026 | News

New furniture can transform a room — but it can also change the air you breathe. Off-gassing, the release of chemicals from materials such as composite wood, adhesives, foams and textiles, is widely recognised in Australia’s sustainability and indoor-air-quality...
Australian Furniture Industry Unveils New Sustainability Partnership

Australian Furniture Industry Unveils New Sustainability Partnership

by Michelle Thomas | Sep 26, 2025 | News

The Australian Furnishing Industry Stewardship Council (AFSIC) & Australian Furniture Association (AFA) have announced a strategic alliance designed to fast-track sustainability efforts across the nation’s furniture sector. The two organisations have partnered...
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The Australian Furnishing Industry Stewardship Council recognises the First Peoples of this nation and their ongoing connection to culture and country. We acknowledge First Nations Peoples as the Traditional Owners, Custodians and Lore Keepers of the world’s oldest living culture and pay respects to their Elders past, present and emerging.