by Sara Di Giovanni | Feb 20, 2026 | News
Australian furniture brands and manufacturers are operating in an environment of increasing scrutiny around ethical sourcing, timber legality, and supply chain transparency. Expectations from regulators, customers, and global markets continue to rise and as your...
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...
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...
by Brent Balinski | Feb 12, 2026 | News
In our second Australian Furnishing Industry Stewardship Council member profile, we hear from Tony Leask, the founder and CEO of Premium Surface Protection (PSP.) People are a little more curious as well as a little more demanding of proof when it comes to...
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...
by Sara Di Giovanni | Feb 6, 2026 | News
In 2026, the European Union’s sustainability agenda places the circular economy at its core, transforming regulatory expectations into business opportunities. Long considered a niche environmental strategy, circularity has now become a foundational framework...
