CEO report


—Adrian O'Connell, Chief Executive

A clear path for Australian manufacturers in the fight against COVID-19

Easing pressure on our health system

Getting access to AS 3959:2018

Plumbing industry faces flow on effect of COVID-19

Facilitating faster project completions through TGR

Smart standards for smarter cities

In conversation with Greg Ryan

International update

Standards Australia represents Australia on the two major international standards development bodies, the International Organization for Standardization (ISO) and the International Electrotechnical Commission (IEC). Our activities are reported on our International Updates page.

Highlights from April (PDF)
  • Establishment of two technical committees: ISO/TC 327 Natural stones and ISO/TC 328 Engineered stones
  • A safer way to approach water rescue with new ISO guidelines
  • Proposal for a new field of technical activity on child care articles

Sector update

Access the latest standards development news in your industry sector via our Sectors page.

Drafts open for comment

The public comment process provides an opportunity for stakeholders and members of the public to make valuable contributions. View draft standards currently open for comment.

SDO News

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