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International Engagement
We represent Australia on the two major international standardising bodies, the International Organization for Standardization (ISO) and the International Electrotechnical Commission® (IEC).
We are responsible for coordinating the attendance of Australian experts at international meetings and we participate in the preparation of a wide range of International Standards. Standards Australia is extremely active in international standardisation and numerous members of our senior management teams hold important voluntary offices on international standards bodies.
Initiatives
We deliver projects supporting trade and development in our region.
Regional Cooperation
Under the Closer Economic Relations agreement, Standards Australia maintains a strong working relationship with Standards New Zealand. A formal agreement is in place that sees us prepare and publish joint standards where appropriate. See our Joint Standards Fact Sheet for more information.
As a founding member of the Pacific Area Standards Congress (PASC), we also closely cooperate with the government in the standards and conformance activities of Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation (APEC) and the Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN-CER).
Adopting International Standards
Participation in the global market requires compliance with International Standards. Wherever possible, Standards Australia will adopt International Standards. If there are no existing or relevant international or regional standards, national standards may be developed.
The World Trade Organization Agreement on Technical Barriers to Trade (WTO TBT) requires members use international standards (or the relevant parts of them) as a basis for their technical regulations, where they can. WTO TBT also requires that members use international standards as a basis for national standard development wherever appropriate.
Getting Involved
As the national member body at ISO and the IEC, Standards Australia has the option to participate or observe on international technical committees, sub-committees, project committees and systems committees. Australia’s representatives on these committees are endorsed by Standards Australia and the Australian Committee. The Australian Committee acts as a ‘mirror committee’, reflecting national development of international programs of work and representing Australian interests at an international level.
For more information about international standardisation activities please refer to the following:
- SG-015: Australian Involvement in International Standardisation
- GU 509: Guide to nomination and funding application process for international meetings
- Nomination and funding application to attend international meetings
- International Meetings Guide for Attendees
- International Delegates Meeting Report Template
- Nomination of Australian Chairperson or Convenor for International Committee or Working Group form
- Proposal Form - International Participation
- International Participation Platform (IPP) Help Guide
International Team
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