Standards Australia is recognised by the Government as Australia's peak Standards body. It coordinates standardisation activities, develops internationally aligned Australian Standards® that deliver Net Benefit to Australia, and facilitates the accreditation of other Standards Development Organisations. Through the Australian International Design Awards it promotes excellence in design and innovation.

Focus on Standards Development

In November Standards Australia announced the immediate reopening of its funded and supported development pathways for new projects. This revised approach was developed in conjunction with, and supported by, the Commonwealth and major member groups.
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	2010 Australian International Design Awards Shortlist Product Listing: Friday 22 January 2010 A complete listing of the 177 shortlisted products.
	Shortlist named in 2010 Australian International Design Awards: Friday 22 January 2010 A reusable coffee cup, portable ultrasound device, playground swing equipment, luxury vehicle trailer, roof guttering system and a pair of new-age skates are amongst more than 170 professionally-designed products chosen to progress to the next judging round of the 2010 Australian International Design Awards.
	Half-day Seminar on New Risk Management Standard: Friday 22 January 2010 Join internationally recognised risk management experts on Monday 22 February 2010 at a half-day seminar providing an in-depth explanation of the implications and key benefits of the new Australian Standard for Risk Management AS/NZS ISO 31000-2009.
	Draft International Social Responsibility Standard: Wednesday 23 December 2009 The International Standards Organization (ISO) has issued for public comment a Draft International Standard ISO/DIS 2600 which provides guidelines for social responsibility.
	Record number of entries vie for top design accolade: Monday 7 December 2009 The 2010 Australian International Design Awards program has attracted a record 202 industry entries and a further 98 student entries, representing a 27% increase on 2009.
	Australian re-elected to international design board: Monday 7 December 2009 Mr Brandon Gien, Executive Director of the Australian International Design Awards has been re-elected to the International Council of Societies of Industrial Design (Icsid) Executive Board.