Standards Australia remains committed to shaping a safer, more sustainable, and competitive future through strong international collaboration.

In September, we participated in several key global engagements to further drive our collaboration, reduce barriers to trade, and enhance productivity.  

I had the honour of attending the 89th IEC General Meeting in India alongside colleagues, where we exchanged insights with international counterparts on critical topics including inclusivity, the future of AI, and smart technologies. We thank the IEC and the Bureau of Indian Standards for hosting a valuable and collaborative event.

Regionally, we continue to strengthen our trans-Tasman partnership. A recent visit to New Zealand included productive discussions with the New Zealand Standards Approval Board, Standards New Zealand leadership, key regulators, and the Hon. Scott Simpson MP. This milestone builds on the newly signed Heads of Agreement, reinforcing our shared commitment to joint standards development.

Finally, I am proud to congratulate four Australian experts, Alex Baitch, James Sankar, Jean Cross, and Lucy Finlay, on receiving the prestigious IEC 1906 Award. Their leadership and innovation in international standards development exemplify the excellence and global impact of Australian expertise.

Together, we are helping shape technologies that are safer, more reliable, and future-focused.

We are pleased to welcome three new Member organisations to Standards Australia:

• Accord Australasia
• The Crane Industry Council of Australia
• Think Brick

As part of our Strategic Plan for FY26-30, Standards Australia is focused on enhancing the value of membership. We are developing a Member Strategy to grow our community and create more meaningful opportunities to connect and contribute. We look forward to collaborating with our stakeholders as we shape the future of membership.

If you are a Nominating Organisation interested in becoming a Member, please contact our Member Engagement Manager, Monique English, at membership@standards.org.au

Standards Australia Board of Directors invites eligible candidates to apply for the following positions:

Three Member-Elected Director roles

• Candidates should have the skills and experience outlined in the Notice of Nomination of Directors.

One Member-Elected Standards Development & Accreditation Committee role

• Applicants should bring relevant knowledge of Australian industry, economic activity, and standards development.

One Member-Elected Membership Committee role

• This position requires experience that supports the committee’s responsibilities, including reviewing and developing the Membership Strategy and Value Proposition, assessing membership applications, and evaluating ongoing eligibility.

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To apply, please email the required documents to companysecretary@standards.org.au by 5 PM AEST, 7 October 2025. Late submissions will not be accepted. If you have any questions, contact Annick Ah Lan, Company Secretary, at the same email address.

Standards Australia congratulates the 2025 Australian recipients of the prestigious International Electrotechnical Commission (IEC) 1906 Award, which recognises outstanding recent achievements that have significantly advanced the work of the IEC. This year, four experts have been acknowledged for their leadership, innovation, and commitment to international standards development.

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Standards Australia has been commissioned by the Department of Finance to develop a series of standards roadmaps supporting the transition to net zero. These reports focus on three key areas:

• ‍Secondary Batteries: End User Safety
• Secondary Batteries: Reuse, Repurpose and Recycle
• Electric Vehicle (EV) Charging Infrastructure Essentials

Developed in collaboration with industry and with the support from the Department of Industry, Science and Resources and the Department of Climate Change, Energy, the Environment and Water, the reports identify opportunities to strengthen Australia’s standards landscape in line with international benchmarks.

Learn more and download the reports

During a recent trip to Korea, Standards Australia have launched a new discussion paper 'Strengthening Collaboration on Standardisation for Quantum Technologies in the APEC Region'.

Key insights from the report:

• APEC economies are investing heavily in quantum research and development, with some advancing rapidly
• High costs, technical complexity, and limited access to standards are slowing adoption
• International standards are critical for interoperability, security, and innovation
• Cross-border collaboration and skilled talent are key to bridging gaps across the region

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The National Measurement Institute announced the winners of the 2025 Measurement Awards at a special event during National Science Week.

The awards highlight the world-leading and world-changing measurement science happening inside Australian laboratories.

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