by admin | Aug 6, 2018 | Corporate News, Illegal Logging
Did you know, the Department of Agriculture and Water Resources has a free service available to confidentially report information about suspected breaches of Australian biosecurity laws? Redline allows callers to report matters that may not be detected, reported or...
by admin | Mar 21, 2018 | Corporate News, Illegal Logging
The Australian Illegal Logging Prohibition Act is now in force. From 1 January 2018, importers of regulated timber products into Australia, will face penalties for failing to comply with the Act. The Australian Illegal Logging Prohibition Act (AIPLA) seeks to reduce...
by admin | Jan 29, 2018 | Corporate News, Illegal Logging
As of the 1st of January 2018, the Department of Agriculture and Water Resources will cease the “soft start” audit period. Penalties for non-compliance will apply after this date.The penalty for breaching the Act are as much as 5 years in jail and fines of 500...
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 Media Officer | Nov 27, 2017 | Design News, Illegal Logging, News
All imported furniture that contains timber, wooden articles, bamboo and related products (whether for commercial or personal use) must comply with the import conditions as stated on the Department of Agriculture and Water resources’ Biosecurity Import...
by Media Officer | Nov 27, 2017 | Corporate News, Illegal Logging, News
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 Media Officer | Nov 27, 2017 | Illegal Logging, News
Introduction Safety and Wellbeing (often also known as Occupational Health and Safety) relies on a combination of a strong policy framework and a commitment by business owners and leaders to people and safety for a successful and a safe work environment. Every work...
by Media Officer | Nov 27, 2017 | Illegal Logging, Members Bulletin, News
Next week I am excited to lead a delegation of Industry Leaders, Designers, Educators and Buyers to Malaysia for the EFE and MIFF 2017 events. Whilst my role will be to present on the importance of complying with Australian standards, testing, certification and...
by Media Officer | Nov 27, 2017 | Illegal Logging, Members Bulletin, News
The Australian Furniture Association (AFA) welcomed the opportunity to make a submission to the Department of Agriculture and Water Resources’ consultation Regulatory Impact Statement (RIS) on reforming Australia’s Illegal Logging regulations. The AFA supports the...
