Amart Furniture
Furniture retail
Amart Furniture was founded in Queensland in 1970 and has been owned by Quadrant Private Equity since 2016. Acquired Freedom Furniture from Greenlit Brands in 2025, bringing the store count to 120.

Overall

Owned AUS
Rating C-
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Company Ownership

Amart Furniture Pty Ltd
AUS
Quadrant Private Equity Pty Ltd
owns 100% of Amart Furniture Pty Ltd
AUS
Private equity firm
Sydney-based mid-market private equity firm established in 1996 and investing in companies in Australia and New Zealand. Former investments include VIP Pet Foods, Burson Auto Parts and Red Rooster. Formed the RiteBite Group in 2019 after acquiring Darrell Lea and another 8 snack brands.

Company Assessment

(Last updated Jun 2025)
Amart Furniture Pty Ltd
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Fined $13k for misleading consumers
In 2013 this company paid two infringement notices totalling $13,200 and changed the labelling of its "floor stock" or "shop soiled" furniture. This occurred following Australian Competition and Consumer Commission allegations that Super A-Mart was making misleading representations regarding the application of the consumer guarantee provisions in the Australian Consumer Law (ACL) in relation to floor stock furniture offered for sale.
Source: ACCC (2013)
Fined for worker injury
In 2014 this company was fined a total of $30,000 after two employees were injured when an elevated work platform toppled.
Quadrant Private Equity Pty Ltd
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Underpaying workers
Quadrant owned Rockpool Dining Group, a giant in the hospitality and dining scene, has been accused of "one of the most egregious cases of wage theft Australia has seen yet" by a law firm alleging the company has underpaid its workers at least $10 million.
Previous investment in gambling
Quadrant bought a large stake in Independent Pub Group in 2007, which owned several hotels, including gaming venues. Quadrant has since sold its stake in the hotel group.
Affinity Education Scandal
In 2025, Quadrant Private Equity’s Affinity Education faced allegations of a toxic workplace culture, marked by cost-cutting, low wages, and staff shortages. Reports highlighted overreliance on trainees, leading to child abuse and harm incidents at childcare centres. In New South Wales, Affinity’s regulatory compliance issues were triple that of competitors, sparking concerns about declining standards post-acquisition. The scandal raised questions about Quadrant’s management priorities, emphasizing cost efficiencies over quality care.
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Company Details

Type:
Private company
Founded:
1970

Contact Details

Address:
41 Brickworks Rd, Rochedale, QLD, 4123, Australia
Phone:
07 3380 5500
Website:
www.amartfurniture.com.au

Products / Brands

Amart Furniture
Freedom Homewares Stores