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Australian Furnishing Industry Stewardship Council (AFISC) and Australian Furniture Association (AFA) Recent Submissions Overview

Australian Furnishing Industry Stewardship Council (AFISC) and Australian Furniture Association (AFA) Recent Submissions Overview

by Michelle Thomas | Sep 24, 2025 | News

The Australian Furniture Association (AFA) and the Australian Furnishing Industry Stewardship Council (AFISC) are dedicated to proactively engaging with government and industry stakeholders on policies and agendas impacting the furniture sector. To ensure our...
How to Avoid ‘Fast Furniture’ and Choose Pieces That Last

How to Avoid ‘Fast Furniture’ and Choose Pieces That Last

by Sara Di Giovanni | Sep 24, 2025 | News

Published in The Guardian – by Koren Helbig, May 2025 Read the full original article here We’ve all heard of fast fashion – but the same phenomenon is quietly reshaping our homes: fast furniture. Cheaply made, mass-produced and often discarded within just a few years,...
From fit-for-purpose to future-proof: Furniture standards and stewardship in aged care

From fit-for-purpose to future-proof: Furniture standards and stewardship in aged care

by Michelle Thomas | Sep 24, 2025 | News

The Australian Furnishing Industry Stewardship Council (AFISC) was created to embed stewardship across the furnishing supply chain, with a focus on the full product lifecycle. Through stewardship frameworks and advocacy, AFISC supports the use of independently tested...
Extending Furniture Lifecycles: Annualising Carbon in the Furniture Industry 

Extending Furniture Lifecycles: Annualising Carbon in the Furniture Industry 

by Michelle Thomas | Sep 24, 2025 | News

The Australian Furnishing Industry Stewardship Council (AFISC) is driving the transformation of Australia’s furnishing sector toward a circular, more sustainable future. One perspective that strongly aligns with this mission comes from a recent article from TCO...
Words from a tenderer: 5 signs you need tender support

Words from a tenderer: 5 signs you need tender support

by afisclandingpage | Sep 24, 2025 | News

Engaging with a tender can be an exciting experience. It can also be terrifying. Regardless of how you feel about it, it’s important to be ready to engage with and win any opportunities that present themselves. So how do you know if you are prepared, or if you are...
AFA vs AFISC: What’s the Difference, and Why It Matters to Your Business

AFA vs AFISC: What’s the Difference, and Why It Matters to Your Business

by Patrizia Torelli | Jul 9, 2025 | News

As the Australian furnishing industry continues to evolve, two key organisations are leading the way – each with a distinct purpose. If you’ve ever wondered whether to join the Australian Furniture Association (AFA) or the Australian Furnishing Industry...
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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.