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Standards are an invaluable worldwide resource. Globally there are well over half a million published standards. These are the products of over 1,000 recognised standards development organisations worldwide. Standards have been around a long time. There is evidence of standards being used seven thousand years ago by the ancient civilizations of Babylon and early Egypt.
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Standards Australia develops internationally aligned Australian Standards® in the national interest through a process of consensus. We also ensure Australia has a voice in the development of International Standards, and their subsequent adoption as Australian Standards®.
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