by Patrizia Torelli | Oct 28, 2025 | News
Plastic pollution is now recognised as a critical global challenge, with significant implications for the furniture industry, supply chains, and sustainability efforts. For the Australian Furniture Association (AFA) and the Australian Furnishing Industry Stewardship...
by Patrizia Torelli | Oct 28, 2025 | News
Australia’s furnishing sector is undergoing a transformation, driven by the introduction of new regulations and frameworks, alongside rising expectations for environmental responsibility, transparency, and circularity. For global suppliers and partners, these...
by Patrizia Torelli | Oct 28, 2025 | News
The Australian Furniture Association (AFA) and the Australian Furnishing Industry Stewardship Council (AFISC) strongly support the aims of the Fair Gas Prices campaign, which calls for affordable and transparent gas pricing to protect Australian manufacturing as...
by Patrizia Torelli | Oct 27, 2025 | News
The furniture, fittings and equipment (FF&E) industry has always cared about good design, comfort and safety. But in the last few years, the list of expectations has exploded. Manufacturers are now being asked to prove that their products are safe, responsibly...
by Patrizia Torelli | Oct 27, 2025 | News
Global insights, local action: What the IT sector can teach furniture about climate strategy At the Australian Furnishing Industry Stewardship Council (AFISC), in partnership with the Australian Furniture Association (AFA), we keep a close eye on global...
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...