Net Benefit
Every Australian Standard, regardless of who develops it, must demonstrate positive Net Benefit to the community as a whole. It must provide a value or benefit that exceeds the costs likely to be imposed from its development and implementation.
What is a Standard?
There are different types of Standards for different situations from products to services and systems.
Proposing new Projects
To be approved, new projects must offer Net Benefit.
Prioritising and selecting projects
To support the fair and equitable prioritisation and selection of projects a robust framework is required.
Development pathways
There are many pathways available to stakeholders wanting to develop a Standard.
Case studies
Read real life case studies about Standards making a difference.
Benefits of Standards
From participating in their development, to those that implement them and to the broader community, Standards matter.
Standards and the law
Australian Standards are not legal documents but many, because of their rigour, are called up into legislation by government and become mandatory.
Standards developers
Technical, business, academia, government and community experts are all involved.
Development phases
The process of developing a Standard follows a credible, rigorous and transparent process.
Standardisation Guides
The policies and processes for the development of Australian Standards.
Drafts for public comment
Everyone has the opportunity to comment on a Standard under development.
International engagement
Australia works closely with its international and regional counterparts.
History of Standards
There is evidence of standardisation being used as far back as 7000 years ago.
Buying a Standard
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