On 14 October, we celebrated World Standards Day, recognising the incredible benefits of standards and their role in enhancing our daily lives and our world. Thank you to everyone who got involved to help build awareness and a greater understanding and appreciation for the valuable work everyone in the standards community does every day.

At Standards Australia, we are committed to supporting areas of growth such as Artificial Intelligence (AI), electric vehicles (EVs) and 3D printing.  

Recently we announced a partnership with the National AI Centre to bring three new AI events aimed at guiding businesses in implementing responsible and safe AI systems. Further details can be seen in the newsletter below.  

We are also working with the NSW Climate Change, Energy, the Environment and Water (NSW DCCEEW), in collaboration with Transport for NSW, to release new specifications for EV chargers: ‘Electric vehicle (EV) charger specifications: residential use and commercial applications.’ These specifications, available at no fee through Standards Australia, provide all the information needed to safely install and use EV chargers at home or in commercial settings. This is an important step in supporting the transition to EVs for Australia.

As previously communicated, Standards Australia CEO Emma Harrington left the business in September to pursue other opportunities. The board is focused on recruiting a new CEO to guide and grow our organisation in the coming years.

In the meantime, the board and executive leadership team remain united in our shared vision and commitment to supporting our members, contributors and the wider community and we continue to make solid progress in the delivery of our strategic goals.

I recently attended the Contributor Forum in Brisbane, and as always it was heartening to see many Members and Contributors in person, actively sharing work, updates, and news from Standards Australia, and hearing invaluable feedback from our esteemed industry associations and colleagues. I am always inspired by the passion and dedication of so many people to the development of standards for the benefit of the community and our nation.  

Dr. Ian Oppermann, incoming Vice President and Market Strategy Board Chair at IEC and a member of Standards Australia’s Board presented certificates to Leslie Brand, Lee Thomas Collins, Peter Lee, and Hilary Marazzato who have been recognised with the International Electrotechnical Commission (IEC) 1906 Award in the 2024 edition. This award honours exceptional individual achievements that significantly advance IEC activities. Congratulations for their outstanding contributions. I also congratulate the Winners of the 2024 Measurement Awards for 2024.  

I look forward to the Annual General Meeting at the end of November and will continue to keep you updated on our progress and news in the months ahead.

We’re pleased to announce new AI-focused events with the support of the National AI Centre (NAIC), aimed at guiding businesses on how to implement AI responsibly, safely and ethically.

Registrations are open:

Sydney

🗣️ Guest speaker: Kobi Leins

📅 Thursday, 7 November

⏰ 1:30 PM - 4:00 PM

Register here

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Brisbane

🗣️ Guest speaker: TBC

📅 Tuesday, 25 February

⏰ 9:30 AM - 12:00 PM

Register here

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We’re eager to connect with businesses implementing or planning AI systems, or those adopting the AI Management System Standard. Your experiences are invaluable to us, and we’d love to hear from you. More details here or reach out to us at SI@standards.org.au.

Electric vehicles (EVs) offer lower running costs, quieter operation, and reduced emissions. To address charging concerns, NSW Climate Change, Energy, the Environment and Water (NSW DCCEEW), in collaboration with Transport for NSW and funded by the Environmental Trust, has released new specifications for EV chargers, available through Standards Australia.

These no fee guides aim to help with safe installation and use of EV chargers at home or in commercial settings. The new guidelines support a user-friendly charging network, aiding EV adoption and contributing to Australia’s net zero goals.  

Learn more and download guides

Four contributors from Standards Australia have been recognised with the International Electrotechnical Commission (IEC) 1906 Award in the 2024 edition. This award honours exceptional individual achievements that significantly advance IEC activities.

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Every October, Standards Australia celebrates World Standards Day, recognising the incredible benefits of standards and their role in enhancing daily lives. This day also highlights the organisation’s mission to empower communities and the crucial contributions of committee members and stakeholders.

On this World Standards Day, we highlight the achievements of Stan Ambrose OAM, one of Standards Australia’s longest contributing committee members.

Check out Stan's interview

Australia’s manufacturing industry, employing around 900,000 people and contributing approximately $100 billion to the national GDP annually, is at a pivotal moment. Additive Manufacturing (AM), commonly known as 3D printing, is transforming the landscape by enabling the creation of complex geometries and customised products across various sectors, including defence, aerospace, healthcare, automotive, construction, and fashion.

Learn more and engage with us in AM standards development

The National Measurement Institute (NMI) announced the winners of the 2024 Measurement Awards. The awards highlight the world-leading and world-changing measurement science happening inside Australian laboratories.

Full list of winners

To ensure our catalogue remains contemporary and relevant, we will be seeking feedback on several Aged Standards (documents over 10 years old) from inactive Technical Committees. A list of these documents will be available here from 18 November 2024 to 20 January 2025.

Learn more about our international initiatives and how to get involved.

Check out the latest standards development news in your industry sector.

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