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.

Award-winning Committee members, design and innovation

Standards Australia recently celebrated excellence in design and innovation through the Australian International Design Awards and acknowledged the dedication and commitment of our Committee members through our annual Standards Awards. More

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	Interim Report - Standards Australia’s response to the global financial crisis: Monday 29 June 2009 Disruption to investment markets pose real challenges for organistations heavily reliant on investment income to underpin operational expenditure.
	Public Statement: Arbitrator clarifies effect of publishing agreement: Wednesday 24 June 2009 Mr Michael McHugh, Arbitrator (and former High Court Justice), has published his decision in the arbitration between Standards Australia and SAI Global concerning differences over the publishing and distribution rights for Australian Standards developed by Standards Development Organisations.
	2008 Standards Awards Announced: Tuesday 16 June 2009 Standards Australia has announced recipients of the 2008 Standards Awards, recognising individuals and a Committee for their meritorious involvement and contribution to the development of Australian and International Standards.
	Standards Australia welcomes new Minister for Competition Policy and Consumer Affairs: Friday 12 June 2009 Standards Australia has welcomed the appointment of The Hon. Dr Craig Emerson MP as the new Minister for Competition Policy and Consumer Affairs.
	Winners of the 2009 Australian International Design Awards announced: Friday 29 May 2009 An economy airline seat has topped this year's Australian International Design Awards, taking out Australia's top design and innovation prize. Winners, including 30 Design Awards and 43 Design Marks were announced in Melbourne on Friday 29 May
	Qantas A380 Economy Seat flying high with top International Design Prize: Friday 29 May 2009 With an innovative footrest net, dual-movement recline and flawless attention to detail across the entire product, judges have awarded the Qantas A380 Economy Seat this year’s top accolade in Standards Australia’s Australian International Design Awards.