by Adam Metherell | Jan 10, 2018 | Illegal Logging, Media Releases
On 1 December 2014, the Australian Government announced an independent review into the impact of the Illegal Logging Prohibition Regulation 2012 on small business (
by Adam Metherell | Dec 15, 2017 | Illegal Logging, Media Releases
The AFA is currently working closely with the Department and various stakeholder groups to finalise the Australasian Furnishing Due Diligence Toolkit to assist businesses with this complex matter. The toolkit is due for completion and launch on January 1, 2018. So if...
by Adam Metherell | Jun 14, 2017 | Illegal Logging, Media Releases
WHY? In recent months the AFA has held a number of meetings with the Department of Agriculture and Water Resources (DAWR) following the first twelve months of auditing of the due diligence requirements. Alarmingly the AFA learnt that 76% of furnishing related...
by Adam Metherell | Aug 31, 2016 | Illegal Logging, Media Releases
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by Adam Metherell | Feb 18, 2015 | Illegal Logging, Media Releases
On 1 December 2014, the Australian Government announced an independent review into the impact of the Illegal Logging Prohibition Regulation 2012 on small business (
by Adam Metherell | Dec 5, 2014 | Illegal Logging, Media Releases
The AFA is advised that the new due diligence requirements in relation to the illegal logging legislation will affect up to 17,000 importers and 460 domestic timber processors, with all of them having to carry out due diligence. A large portion of these are likely to...