The ACFA Team have put together a list of the different public holidays seen around the country. Click on a State or Territory for the list to drop down:

As the year draws to a close, we want to take a moment to thank you for being a valued member of the ACFA community. Your involvement and support mean so much to us. This year, we’ve worked hard to keep you informed about the many regulatory updates impacting our industry, while also advocating on your behalf through our ongoing lobbying efforts to create a stronger future for our industry.

From all of us at ACFA, we wish you and your loved ones a Merry Christmas and a safe, joyful holiday season. May 2025 bring you happiness, good health, and continued success.

Thank you for letting us be a part of your journey this year. We look forward to supporting you and your business in the year ahead.

Please see below dates of when the ACFA Office will be closed. 

Upcoming ACFA Office Closures

ACFA Head Office will be closed on Friday 13th December for our End-of-Year Staff Christmas Party. 

The ACFA office will be open again on Monday 16th December 2024 for normal operating hours. 

The ACFA office will close for the Christmas-New Year Break from 4pm on Friday 20th of December and reopen at 8.30am on Monday, 6th January 2025.

Annual Shutdown Support

Workplace Advice & Membership

During both of these closures, if you require workplace advice on a range of employment matters including award rates, interpretation, employment issues etc you can call the Head Office number, 02 4340 2000,  which has been set up with the option to be transferred through to the ACFA Workplace Hotline through Business Australia who will be able to assist you with your inquiry during office hours, for urgent inquiries that the Workplace Hotline other contact details cannot deal with have been provided within the ‘on-hold‘ message.

The ACFA Portal will remain available 24/7 for you to download any resources you need.  For any non-urgent queries, please email membership@acfa.net.au and the team will respond to your email on their return.

Training

Please note, that these times may vary for individual trainers. We recommend checking in with your trainer to confirm when your next session is booked and what assistance is available.  For general training enquries, please email training@acfa.net.au. 

The ACFA 2024 Industry Awards Night was a spectacular celebration of the incredible talent and achievements within our industry. Held at the stunning Doltone House Hyde Park, a new venue for this year’s event, it was an evening filled with excitement, inspiration, and well-deserved recognition for those who continue to push the boundaries of excellence in the cabinetmaking, furniture, and design sectors.

From the moment guests arrived, there was a buzz in the air, and the positive energy carried throughout the night. The venue’s beautiful setting provided the perfect backdrop for an evening that honoured the best in the industry. The feedback from attendees was overwhelmingly positive, with many praising not only the fantastic entertainment and delicious food but also the smooth organisation of the event. The magician and entertainment acts were crowd favourites, with many attendees mentioning how much they enjoyed the fun and lively atmosphere.

We received heartfelt comments like, “The vibe and energy have been lovely, great event!” and “The food and service were amazing!” These glowing remarks only confirm what we already knew – it was truly a night to remember. With such high satisfaction from our attendees, it’s clear that the ACFA Awards Night continues to be one of the most anticipated events on the industry calendar.

Of course, the night would not have been the same without our extraordinary nominees and winners. Their contributions and outstanding projects were the highlight of the evening, and we were thrilled to celebrate their successes with them.

Each nomination represented dedication, creativity, and innovation – values that continue to drive our industry forward. We congratulate all the nominees and winners for their achievements and thank them for helping make the night such a memorable occasion.

As we look ahead to next year, we’re already excited about the incredible projects and talent we’ll have the privilege of celebrating. The bar has been set high, and we know that the talent in this industry will continue to rise to the challenge.

We look forward to seeing even more inspiring nominations and projects at the ACFA Awards next year, as we continue to recognise the very best our industry has to offer. Here’s to another amazing year of innovation, craftsmanship, and achievement!

Many ACFA members may not be fully aware of the comprehensive services offered by our Energy Partner, Choice Energy, one of which is bill validation. This service ensures that all charges on your energy bills are accurate and helps members avoid any unnecessary overcharges.

A notable example of the effectiveness of Choice Energy’s bill validation service can be seen with one of their members, Romeo’s Retail Group. Recently, Choice Energy identified a significant overcharge amounting to $50,000 by Romeo’s energy retailer. If this error had gone unnoticed, it could have resulted in an additional cost of $150,000 for Romeo’s over the course of the year. Since notifying the retailer, this amount has now been credited back to Romeo’s.

The effectiveness of Choice Energy’s services extends beyond bill validation though, especially in this case study. Their energy broking services have also been instrumental in achieving substantial savings for Romeo’s Retail Group, resulting in Choice finding savings of $2.8 million for the Independent Supermarket Retailer. This significant figure highlights the value of Choice Energy’s expertise and commitment to optimising energy expenses for their members.

We believe this information is worth sharing because it highlights the potential for significant cost savings that any of our members could access through Choice Energy’s services. Whether through bill validation,energy broking or commercial solar, Choice Energy’s services could help prevent overcharges and optimize energy costs, ensuring that members only pay for the energy they use and at the most competitive rates available.

July and August are crucial months for reviewing your energy bills, as retailers implement rate increases at the start of the new financial year, it is essential to assess your bills to ensure you’re securing the best rates for your business for the months ahead.

Don’t miss this opportunity to safeguard your business against unnecessary expenses, upload your bill for review here or contact Partnership Relationships Coordinator Amelia via email amelia.pinkard@choiceenergy.com.au or call her on 0413 874 116.